When an object is in equilibrium, what can be said about the net force and net torque acting on it?

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Net force is nonzero, and net torque is zero.

Net force is zero, and net torque is zero.

Net force is zero, and net torque is nonzero.

Net force is nonzero, and net torque is nonzero.

Answer: Net force is zero, and net torque is zero.

Explanation:

In equilibrium, the net force and net torque acting on an object are both zero.