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Equilibrium is a situation in which there are no inherent forces to produce change.

A) True
B) False
C) Partially true
D) Situation-dependent

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Final answer:

Equilibrium, in the context of both statics and chemistry, is correctly described as a situation with no inherent forces prompting change, making it a true statement.

Step-by-step explanation:

Equilibrium is a situation in which there are no inherent forces to produce change. This statement is true in the context of static equilibrium, where the first condition for equilibrium to be achieved is that the net external force on the system must be zero. This is expressed as the equation net F = 0. Furthermore, in the context of chemical reactions, dynamic equilibrium is a state where the forward and reverse reactions occur at the same rate resulting in no net change in the system. However, this equilibrium can shift if the system is stressed, as described by Le Châtelier's principle.

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