alleryA body has zero net force but nonzero net torque. Is it in static equilibrium?
AYes, all motion stops
BYes, its mass is fixed
CNo, rotation can change
DNo, its weight vanishes
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. No, rotation can change
A nonzero resultant torque violates the rotational condition for static equilibrium.
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