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Assertion : The condition of equilibrium for a rigid body is
Translational equilibrium `Sigma F=0` and
Rotational equilibrium `Sigma tau=0`
Reason : A rigid body musy be in equilibrium under the action of two equal and opposite forces.

A

Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason Is the correct explanation of the Assertion

B

Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason Is not the correct explanation of Assertion

C

Assertion Is correct but Reason Is Incorrect

D

Assertion Is Incorrect but Reason Is correct

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The correct Answer is:
C
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