Consider a situation where a stationary object is subject to two force vectors, both trying to push it in different directions. Adding these two vectors together gives you the resultant force vector (the total force vector acting on the object). If you wanted to place the object in equilibrium (where the total force vector is zero, and the object remains stationary) you would need to add a third force vector to also act on the object. Call this third vector the equilibrium force vector. The equilibrium force vector [Select] equal in magnitude and [Select] smaller vector. greater