Physics (10th Edition)

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Chapter 9 - Rotational Dynamics - Check Your Understanding - Page 225: 6

Answer

Additional forces are neccesary.

Work Step by Step

If we select an arbitrary axis of rotation that passes through the center of the rod, then both forces $F_1$ and $F_2$ will pass through the axis, so they produce no torques. As a result, only force $F_3$ produces torque, which has no other torques to be balanced. Therefore, the rod cannot be in equilibrium. Additional forces are needed.
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