AP Physics 1· difficulty 3/5
For a body in static equilibrium, the net torque is zero
Only about the center of mass.
Only about supported pivots.
Only on Earth.
About every point in the body.
Explanation
If and the net torque is zero about <strong>any</strong> point, it's zero about every other point. (This is why we can choose convenient pivot points to solve.)
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