When an Object Is at Rest, It Might Have Several

question 42

Multiple Choice

When an object is at rest, it might have several forces acting on it. However,

• A) the forces are all in the same direction.
• B) there can only be one force opposite gravity, since weight depends on mass.
• C) the forces balance out to net force of zero.
• D) dynamic equilibrium can never be achieved except in the total absence of all forces.

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