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Which is the correct statement about law of polygon of forces?

A. If any number of forces acting at a point can be represented by the sides of a polygon taken in order, then the forces are in equilibrium

B. If any number of forces acting at a point can be represented in direction and magnitude by the sides of a polygon, then the forces are in equilibrium

C. If a polygon representing forces acting at a point is closed then forces are in equilibrium

D. If any number of forces acting at a point can be represented in direction and magnitude by the sides of a polygon taken in order, then the forces are in equilibrium

Answer: Option D


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