Question

An object is acted upon by two and only two forces that are equal magnitude and oppositely directed. Is the objected necessarily in static equilibrium? Explain. You can draw a picture if that helps explain.

Answer 1

the body is subjected to a continuous rotation and the body is not in rotational equilibrium

Step-by-step explanation:

For an object to have a static equilibrium, it must meet two relationships

∑ F = 0

∑ τ =0

force acting on a body fulfills the relation of

sum F = F - F = 0

when two forces do not move from position.

To find the torque we assume that the counterclockwise rotations are positive

Σ τ = - F r - F r

Στ = -2 Fr <> 0

consequently the body is subjected to a continuous rotation and the body is not in rotational equilibrium