Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Laws of Motion

Question:

Consider two forces acting on a body. For the body to be in equilibrium, the forces should be :

Options:

Equal in direction and opposite in magnitude

Equal in magnitude and opposite in direction

In perpendicular directions

In the same direction

Correct Answer:

Equal in magnitude and opposite in direction

Explanation:

The net force needs to be zero which is possible only if the two forces are equal and oppositely directed.