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No. For a body to be in equilibrium it must be acted on by either no forces, or by several forces such that their vector sum (the net force) is zero.
-- This was my original post, Silverbullet89, I just forgot to sign in first...
But dont you think that when we sit, then a single fore weight acts on it???
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoYes. If it doesn't accelerate, it is said to be in static equilibrium. The sum of all forces must be zero in this case. (To avoid rotation, the sum of all torques must also be zero.)
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∙ 13y agoYes, if the velocity is a constant with no net force.
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∙ 14y agoYes - an equilibrium means that no forces are changing an objects inertia (current state of motion).
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∙ 11y agoconditions for the equilibrium of parallel forces
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Why is an object in equilibrium during constant motion?
When an object is in equilibrium, the acceleration is zero. When the acceleration is zero, the velocity does not change; the non changing velocity includes the case when the velocity has value zero.
Forces acting on an object that is not moving are described as this?
It can be said that the net force applied on the object is zero or that the object is in translational equilibrium. Keep in mind that these terms can also be applied if the object is moving at a constant velocity.
What are the condtions for an object to stay at restto keep moving at constant velocity or to move with increasing velocity?
The Condition of Equilibrium, Force equal zero, is the condition of an object at rest or moving at constant velocity. Non-Equilibrium Condition, Force is not zero, is the condition for an object to move with increasing velocity.
Can a couple be said to be dynamic equilibrium if yes does its resultant moment not contradict the definition of equilibrium?
No, a couple is not in equilibrium, unless there is an equal and opposite force acting against each member of the couple.Be sure to remember that something can still be moving even if it is in equilibrium. It just means it's not accelerating.A2 People often forget that there is a difference between a hypothetical point sized object and a typical sized object when applying the condition for equilibrium. If the forces on an object are equal and opposite it is only the centre of mass that is required to be at rest (or moving at constant velocity). So for a point sized object that means the entire object must be at rest. But for a typical sized object only the centre of mass is required to be at rest. If the applied forces are off centre (as with a couple) it is still possible for the object to rotate about its centre of mass. This is dynamic equilibrium. If one also applies the second condition for equilibrium then you can have static equilibrium (no motion of centre of mass and no rotation) if the system is initially at rest. The second condition for static equilibrium is that there be no net torque on the object. That is the off centre forces tending to rotate the object(say clockwise) must be balanced by other off centre forces which tend to rotate the object counter clockwise.
When equilibrium is reached do particles still move?
No. Molecules never stop moving if they are about absolute zero in temperature.
Can and object be moving and still be in equilibrium?
yes
What is the test for whether or not a moving object is in equilibrium?
If the object is moving on constant speed or it's in rest, it is in equilibrium (ΣF=0)
What is the test for whether or not moving object is in equilibrium?
If the object is moving on constant speed or it's in rest, it is in equilibrium (ΣF=0)
When is a body in equilibrium?
A body is refered to be in equilibrium when the forces acting on it cancel each other out, that is, the body has no resultant force. because F=ma , it can also be stated that a body is in equilibrium when there is no acceleration or deceleration in any direction. Therefore, if a body is moving at a steady speed, although it IS moving, it is still at equilibrium. We normally do not think of a moving object as one in equilibrium but that is because in an actual situation, air drag would cause an object to be in equilibrium with 0 velocity.
Can an object be moveing and still be in equilibrium?
Yes. If the sum of the forces is zero, then the object will not accelerate - meaning it will maintain its speed.
If An object moving at a constant speed is in a state of?
equilibrium
What does not happen to a non moving object in equilibrium?
it does not accelerate
How would you make an object reach equilibrium if it's not moving?
If it isn't moving, it is already in equilibrium, and you don't need to do anything more.
When the net force equals zero on a moving object what is it in?
It is in equilibrium.
How do you know that the forces acting on an object are balanced?
The object will be in both rotational and translational equilibrium and will not be moving.
Can a moving object be equilibrium?
Yes, if the velocity is a constant with no net force.
What is An object moving at a constant speed means it is?
It is in Equilibrium and there are no forces acting on it.
