Describe several situations in which an object is not in equilibrium

[bobbyjoe14]

Hi, I'm having trouble understanding a question... I was hoping someone could help me with it. Here it is:

"Describe several situations in which an object is not in equilibrium, even though the net force on it is not zero."

Thanks in advance!

 

[Doc Al]

I think the question is worded oddly just to see if you are awake. If an object is not in equilibrium, what must be true about the net force on it?

 

[bobbyjoe14]

Crap, actually I typed out the question wrong. It's supposed to say :

"Describe several situations in which an object is not in equilibrium, even though the net force on it is zero."

 

[Doc Al]

This version makes more sense.

Hint: Distinguish between translational and rotational equilibrium. You can have one without the other.