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What conditions must be present for a translational and rotational equilibrium of a rigid body?

What conditions must be present for a translational and rotational equilibrium of a rigid body?
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What conditions must be present for a translational and rotational equilibrium of a rigid body?

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If a rigid body is in translational and rotational equilibrium, then
1. The sum of all applied forces is zero.
2. The sum of all applied moments is zero.
3. There is no linear acceleration.
4. There is no rotational acceleration.

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