When an object is at rest, and stays at rest, it might have several forces acting on it. However,
A. the forces are all in the same direction.
B. there can only be one force opposite gravity, since weight depends on mass.
C. dynamic equilibrium can never be achieved except in the total absence of all forces.
D. the forces balance out to net force of zero.
Answer: D
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