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Standard IX
Physics
Balanced and Unbalanced Forces
Can a body mo...
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Can a body moving with a uniform velocity be in equilibrium?
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Yes, since the net force acting on it is zero.
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No, as the acceleration of the body is zero.
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No, as the velocity of the body is constant.
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None of the above.
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Solution
The correct option is
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Yes, since the net force acting on it is zero.
Uniform velocity means no acceleration or no force, which means equilibrium.
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