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Questions
State the condition when a body is in static equilibrium.
State the condition when a body is in static equilibrium. Give one example.
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Solution
A body is in static equilibrium when it remains at rest under the influence of several acting forces. The net external force and net torque acting on it must be zero.
Example: A book resting on a table.
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