Consider the following statements: A. The center of gravity on the object is the point of zero moment. B. If the sum of forces is zero, the net torque is also zero. Which of the following statement/s is/are correct? A only B) A and B None D B only

Consider the following statements: A. The center of gravity on the object is the point of zero moment. B. If the sum of forces is zero, the net torque is also zero. Which of the following statement/s is/are correct? A only B) A and B None D B only

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Chapter8: Rotational Equilibrium And Rotational Dynamics

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Consider the following statements:
A. The center of gravity on the object is the point of zero moment.
B. If the sum of forces is zero, the net torque is also zero.
Which of the following statement/s is/are correct?
A A only
A and B
c) None
D B only

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