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For a body to be in equilibrium under the combined action of several forces

A

Any two of these forces must be balanced by a third force

B

All the forces form pairs of equal and opposite forces

C

The sum of the torques about any point must be equal to zero

D

The lines of action of all the forces must pass through the centre of gravity of the body

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