Translational Equilibrium

• An object is in translational equilibrium if it is not accelerating.

• Translational equilibrium implies that the sum of all external forces applied to the object is zero.

• Translational equilibrium means

• S F = 0

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This slide is really only meant to be a reminder of Newton’s First Law, to provide some context for its rotational counterpart.