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Newton's second law states that F = m\cdot a
Newton's second law states that F = m\cdot a
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If a = 0, then F = 0.
If a = 0, then F = 0.
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For a system in static equilibrium, the acceleration equals zero, the system is either at rest, or its center of mass moves at constant velocity.
For a system in static equilibrium, the acceleration equals zero, the system is either at rest, or its center of mass moves at constant velocity.
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The application of the assumption of zero acceleration to the summation of moments acting on the system leads to M = I \cdot \alpha = 0.
The application of the assumption of zero acceleration to the summation of moments acting on the system leads to M = I \cdot \alpha = 0.
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For a system where α = 0, it is also true that M = 0.
For a system where α = 0, it is also true that M = 0.
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In statics, if the acceleration of a system is zero, what can be said about the total force acting on the system?
In statics, if the acceleration of a system is zero, what can be said about the total force acting on the system?
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What does it mean when a system in static equilibrium has zero acceleration?
What does it mean when a system in static equilibrium has zero acceleration?
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What does the equation M = I \alpha = 0 represent in statics?
What does the equation M = I \alpha = 0 represent in statics?
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For a system in static equilibrium, what happens to the summation of all moments when angular acceleration is zero?
For a system in static equilibrium, what happens to the summation of all moments when angular acceleration is zero?
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According to Newton's second law, if a system has zero acceleration, what can be said about the total force acting on the system?
According to Newton's second law, if a system has zero acceleration, what can be said about the total force acting on the system?
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