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As per the principle of moments in equilibrium ______.

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As per the principle of moments in equilibrium ______.

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  • Sum of anticlockwise moments is greater than sum of clockwise moments.

  • Sum of anticlockwise moments is equal to sum of clockwise moments.

  • Sum of anticlockwise moments is less than sum of clockwise moments.

  • none of the above.

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Solution

As per the principle of moments in equilibrium sum of anticlockwise moments is equal to sum of clockwise moments.

Explanation:

According to the principle of moments, when a body is in rotational equilibrium, the sum of anticlockwise moments about the pivot is equal to the sum of clockwise moments. Therefore, the net turning effect on the body is zero.

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