University Physics with Modern Physics (14th Edition)

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Chapter 4 - Newton's Laws of Motion - Problems - Discussion Questions - Page 123: Q4.2

Answer

No.

Work Step by Step

The object is in equilibrium only if the net force is zero. The net force acting at that point is not zero (there is a force of mg pulling down on it). If it were in equilibrium, it would tend to stay there if placed there with a velocity equal to zero. Obviously, that is not the case - it falls.
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