Does d'Alembert Principle Hold Without External Forces in a Galactic Frame?

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The discussion centers on the applicability of the Lagrange–d'Alembert principle in a galactic frame devoid of external forces. It asserts that the principle, which requires the sum of external forces and system forces to be in quasi-static equilibrium, may not hold if the vector summation of all mass times acceleration (m*a) in a system of rigid bodies is not zero. The fixed reference frame considered is anchored to the center of the Galaxy, raising questions about the principle's validity in such a context.

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Hi, I am brainstorming about Dark Energy.

Lagrange–d'Alembert principle is stating that sum of external forces on the system of rigid bodies and sum of system forces must be in quasi static equilibrium.

What if there are no external forces acting on system of bodies and vector summation, relative to fixed reference frame of all m*a in the system of bodies is not equal to zero; would d'Alembert principle still hold?
 
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I have to add; Fixed reference frame is attached to the center of the Galaxy.
 

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