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When a body is in equilibrium, what can be stated about its acceleration?
17. When a body is in equilibrium, what can be stated about its acceleration?
- The acceleration is always zero
- The acceleration is always variable
- The acceleration is always constant
- The acceleration is unpredictable
Answer
The correct answer is: A) The acceleration is always zero
Explanation
In equilibrium, all translational and rotational accelerations are zero, indicating that the item is either stationary or traveling at a constant pace.