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An object is said to be in equilibrium ___.

A
if the body constantly changes its direction of motion
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if the forces are acting on it in one direction only
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only if there is no force acting on it
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if the net force acting on it is zero
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Solution

The correct option is D if the net force acting on it is zero
When the net force acting on a body is zero, it is said to be in equillibrium. This means that the forces acting on it in one direction is equal to the forces acting on it in the opposite direction.

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