Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering

A particle subjected to a number of forces will be in equilibrium if:

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A

sum of resolved parts in any two directions at right angles are both zero

B

algebraic sum of forces is zero

C

two resolved parts in any two directions at right angles are equal

D

algebraic sum of moments of forces about the point is zero

Correct Answer

A. sum of resolved parts in any two directions at right angles are both zero

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For a concurrent-force particle, equilibrium requires zero resultant, which is checked by resolving in two perpendicular directions

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