What are the two conditions for equilibrium? 

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The two conditions for equilibrium in physics are

  1. Translational Equilibrium: The net force acting on the object must be zero, which means all the horizontal and vertical forces cancel each other out.
  2. Rotational Equilibrium: The net torque must also be zero, indicating that the clockwise and counter-cl

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