If a rigid body is in equilibrium under the action of three forces, then (A) These forces are equal (B) The lines of action of these forces meet in a point (C) The lines of action of these forces are parallel (D) Both (B) and (C) above

If a rigid body is in equilibrium under the action of three forces, then 

(A) These forces are equal 

(B) The lines of action of these forces meet in a point 

(C) The lines of action of these forces are parallel 

(D) Both (B) and (C) above

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(D) Both (B) and (C) above

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