A number of forces acting at a point will be in equilibrium if (A) Their total sum is zero (B) Two resolved parts in two directions at right angles are equal (C) Sum of resolved parts in any two perpendicular directions are both zero (D) All of them are inclined equally

A number of forces acting at a point will be in equilibrium if
(A) Their total sum is zero
(B) Two resolved parts in two directions at right angles are equal
(C) Sum of resolved parts in any two perpendicular directions are both zero
(D) All of them are inclined equally
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(C) Sum of resolved parts in any two perpendicular directions are both zero
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