Equilibrium: Distinguishing Sigma Fx from Sigma F-x

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St@rbury

sigma Fx= Sigma F-x is an equilibrium, how do i distinguish when i have an equilibrium?

Last edited: Oct 17, 2007

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For translational equilibrium, the sum of the forces in any direction must equal zero.

St@rbury

oh ok thanks

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