An object is acted upon by a system of parallel forces causing the object to...

PHYSICS
WAEC 2002

An object is acted upon by a system of parallel forces causing the object to be in static equilibrium. Which of the following statements is not correct?

  • A. The resultant of the parallel force is zero
  • B. the algebraic sum of the moment of the forces is zero
  • C. all the parallel forces must be equal in magnitude and in direction
  • D. the sum of the forces in one direction must be equal to the sum of forces in the opposite direction

Correct Answer: A. The resultant of the parallel force is zero



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