The minimum number of of coplanar forces that can keep a particle in equilibrium is
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Answer:
The minimum number of coplanar forces that can keep a particle in equilibrium is two ( two equal and opposite coplanar forces)
Explanation:
Equilibrium is the state in which all the net forces that are acting on an object is zero. At equilibrium, all the forces cancel out and if the body was at rest the it does not move while if it was moving it will not accelerate or change direction.
The minimum number of coplanar forces that can keep a particle in equilibrium are two. However the two coplanar forces must be equal and opposite. In this case, they would achieve an equilibrium.
The action of the two coplanar forces in the opposite directions, in this case will cancel out and the net force is zero.
On the other hand, If the coplanar forces involved are unequal, then the minimum number required are three coplanar forces to achieve an equilibrium.