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Download Solution PDFThe necessary condition of equilibrium of a body is-
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Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe necessary conditions for a body to be in equilibrium are that both the sum of all forces and the sum of all moments acting on the body must equal zero. Here's the breakdown:
Key Analysis of Options:
1. Option 1 (∑Fy = 0, ∑M = 0)
Missing ∑Fx = 0. If horizontal forces are unbalanced, the body will accelerate horizontally, violating equilibrium.
2. Option 2 (∑Fx = 0, ∑M = 0)
Missing ∑Fy = 0. Unbalanced vertical forces would cause vertical acceleration.
3. Option 3 (∑Fx = 0, ∑Fy = 0)
Missing ∑M = 0. Even if forces balance, unbalanced moments will cause rotation.
4. Option 4 (∑Fx = 0, ∑Fy = 0, ∑M = 0)
Correct. For equilibrium:
- Translational equilibrium: All forces must cancel (∑Fx = 0, ∑Fy = 0).
- Rotational equilibrium: All moments (torques) must cancel (∑M = 0).
Why Option 4 is Necessary:
- Forces and moments are independent conditions. Even if forces balance, moments can still cause rotation (e.g., a couple force-pair).
- All three conditions must be satisfied simultaneously for complete static equilibrium
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