| Date | November 2014 | Marks available | 1 | Reference code | 14N.1.SL.TZ0.4 |
| Level | Standard level | Paper | Paper 1 | Time zone | Time zone 0 |
| Command term | Question number | 4 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
Which of the following is a condition for an object to be in translational equilibrium?
A. The object must be moving at constant speed.
B. The velocity of the object in any direction must be zero.
C. The forces acting horizontally on the object must equal the forces acting vertically on the object.
D. The resultant force acting on the object must be zero.
Markscheme
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