Physics Newton's Laws of Motion Type of Forces, Newton's Third Law, Free Body Diagram MCQ (Single Correct)

When a body is stationary-

A
There is no force acting on it
B
The force acting on it not in contact with it
C
The combination of forces acting on it balances each other
D
The body is in vaccum

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C

If the net external force acting on the body is zero, the body either remains at rest or move with constant velocity. Hence, if the given body is stationary, the net forces acting on it balance each other.

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