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Physics (AS & A Level) · May / June 2026 · Paper 14 · Question 12

9702Equilibrium of forces

An object is maintained in equilibrium by three coplanar forces. Which statement is not correct?

  1. AThe acceleration of the object must be zero.
  2. BThe resultant force acting on the object must be zero.
  3. CThe resultant moment of any two forces about the point of action of the third force must be zero.
  4. DThe velocity of the object must be zero.

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Correct answer: D. The velocity of the object must be zero.

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