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The graphical condition for equilibrium of concurrent forces is that

both the force polygon and the funicular polygon must be closed figures
funicular polygon should be a closed figure
force polygon need not be a closed figure
force polygon should be a closed figure

Correct Answer: both the force polygon and the funicular polygon must be closed figures

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