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(A) : If body or a system has neither translational nor rotational motion then it is in complete mechanical equilibrium.
(R ) : A body or system is said to be in mechanical equilibrium when net force and net torque acting on the body are zero.

A

Both (A) and (R ) are true and (R ) is the correct explanation of (A)

B

Both (A) and (R ) are true and (R ) is not the correct explanation of (A)

C

(A) is true but (R ) is false

D

Both (A) and (R ) are false

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To analyze the given assertion and reason, we can break down the solution into the following steps: ### Step 1: Understanding Mechanical Equilibrium Mechanical equilibrium occurs when a body or system experiences no net external forces or torques. This means that: - The sum of all forces acting on the body is zero (translational equilibrium). - The sum of all torques acting on the body is zero (rotational equilibrium). ### Step 2: Analyzing the Assertion The assertion states that if a body or system has neither translational nor rotational motion, then it is in complete mechanical equilibrium. - If there is no translational motion, it implies that the net external force acting on the body is zero. - If there is no rotational motion, it implies that the net torque acting on the body is zero. ### Step 3: Analyzing the Reason The reason provided states that a body or system is in mechanical equilibrium when the net force and net torque acting on the body are zero. - This aligns with our understanding of mechanical equilibrium, confirming that both conditions (net force = 0 and net torque = 0) must be satisfied. ### Step 4: Conclusion Since both the assertion and the reason are true, and the reason correctly explains the assertion, we can conclude that: - Both the assertion and the reason are true. - The reason is the correct explanation for the assertion. ### Final Answer Thus, the correct option is that both the assertion and reason are true, and the reason is the correct explanation for the assertion. ---
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