An object is acted upon by a system of parallel forces causing the object to be in state equilibrium. Which of the following statement is not correct
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A.
the resultant of the parallel forces is zero -
B.
the algebraic sum of all the moments of the forces is zero -
C.
all the parallel forces must not be equal in magnitude and direction -
D.
the sum of forces in one direction must be equal to the sum of forces in the opposite direction
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation
all the parallel forces must be equal in magnitude and direction
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