Inertial frame of reference help

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The discussion revolves around the concept of inertial frames of reference and the conditions under which an object can remain at rest when subjected to multiple forces. Participants are analyzing specific cases involving different combinations of force magnitudes.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Assumption checking

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants are examining various combinations of forces to determine when the net force can equal zero. Questions arise about specific cases and whether certain combinations can lead to equilibrium.

Discussion Status

There is an ongoing exploration of the cases where the net force could be zero. Some participants suggest that multiple cases exist beyond the initial assumptions, while others are trying to clarify which combinations are valid.

Contextual Notes

Participants are working under the constraints of a homework problem that specifies conditions for equilibrium, and there seems to be confusion regarding the number of valid cases.

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In an inertial frame of reference, a series of experiments is conducted. In each experiment, two or three forces are applied to an object. The magnitudes of these forces are given. No other forces are acting on the object. In which cases may the object possibly remain at rest?

The forces applied are as follows:

2 N; 2 N
200 N; 200 N
200 N; 201 N
2 N; 2 N; 4 N
2 N; 2 N; 2 N
2 N; 2 N; 3 N
2 N; 2 N; 5 N
200 N; 200 N; 5 N

I figured that A and B and C were the only ones possible since the net force could add up to 0 but it says I'm wrong...
I think there is some conscept I am missing
help?
 
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Can they add up to 0 in case C?
 
I thought so, but i tried a and b together and that was wrong too
...sorry I ment d
 
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There are actually 3 cases in which they can add up to 0. A and B are two, you need to find the third.
 
is it d? because that is what i tried and it was wrong
 
D should be right. A, B and D are the answers.
 
there is more than 3 it told me
 
I guess it could also work in E,F and H...the equal forces in those cases could act in certain direction for the resultant force to be equal to third force in each case.

Edit: I meant H, not G. Sorry.
 
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awesome it worked thank i should of thought about it acting on them from angles
 

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