The minimum number of equal forces in a plane that can keep a particle in equilibrium is

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Solution

The correct option is B 2
Consider a particle having just one line of force acting on it. This force results in acceleration of the particle disturbing its equilibrium.
Consider a particle having two lines of forces acting on it. The forces are in opposite direction but of equal magnitude. They cancel each other resulting in equilibrium.

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