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Moving bodies can be in translational equilibrium, right?

IB Pearson Physics HL definition of translational equilibrium:
When all the forces on a body are balanced, it is in translational equilibrium. The body can be rotating since and be in translational equilibrium because the center of mass is not getting affected.

A body that is getting displaced at constant velocity can be in translational equilibrium, right?
Yes. Newton's 1st Law states that the body will either be at rest or move with uniform velocity in a straight line if there is no resultant force on it.
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Yes. Newton's 1st Law states that the body will either be at rest or move with uniform velocity in a straight line if there is no resultant force on it.


And that is the same as translational equilibrium?
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And that is the same as translational equilibrium?


Yes. As opposed to rotational equilibrium, which requires no resultant torque or moment acting on the object.
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Yes. As opposed to rotational equilibrium, which requires no resultant torque or moment acting on the object.


Thanks!

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