does either force counteract the other?
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A rod has a pivot point on the left end, one force of 6 N up in the middle and one force of 3 N up on the right end. Can the system be at equilibrium? Explain.
The book assigned for my course has 6 sentences on equilibrium. None of which discuss how one would determine this question which is asked in the homework.........help
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if they are both going up and CCW then they are both positive so no cancel?