Complete the following statement.
The first condition of equilibrium of a body is :
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
Sum of all the forces on the body : $F_{net}$
We know that, at equilibrium, the potential energy is extremum.
Also, $F_{net} = \frac{dU_{net}}{dr} $
As : $\frac{dU_{net}}{dr} = 0 \text{ for extreme U}$
$\Rightarrow F_{net} = 0$