five different forces acting on an object . is it possible for the net force on the object to be zero? Explain

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earthcitizen · Answer

if the object is in equilibruim then all forces will sum up to zero

anonymous · Answer

its a rectangle would that make a difference

anonymous · Answer

Yes. If all the forces cancel each other out, the object remains in equilibrium and the net force is 0.

anonymous · Answer

It would be tricky to get 5 forces to perfectly cancel each other out on a rectangular surface, but not impossible.

anonymous · Answer

im wondering because my friend told me that " no, becasue the gravity acts as a force"

anonymous · Answer

Are you studying physics?

anonymous · Answer

yes
btw the qustion didnt say its equilibruim

anonymous · Answer

If the net force is zero, then it's in equilibrium - it won't be moving. Gravity is indeed a force to be considered. Think of a rectangular sign suspended by 4 cables - that's 5 different forces acting on it, if you consider gravity to be pulling downwards.

anonymous · Answer

Sorry, it won't be ACCELERATING, not won't be moving.

anonymous · Answer

will thanks i belive thats right :)

asnaseer · Answer

Here is an example of five forces acting on a body such that the net force is zero:
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