An object is subject to two forces that do not point in opposite directions . Is it possible to choose their magnitudes so that the object is in equilibrium?

Question

An object is subject to two forces that do not point in opposite directions . Is it possible to choose their magnitudes so that the object is in equilibrium? 

Answer 1

If the object is in static equilibrium and there are exactly two external forces acting on it, then the two forces must be equal and opposite.  Regardless of the magnitude of the two forces, any other combination will result in a net force in some direction, hence a net acceleration, and therefore the object is not in static equilibrium.

 

Short answer: No