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प्रश्न
Give one example of static equilibrium.
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उत्तर
Example of static equilibrium: The book lying on a table. The equal and opposite force of reaction that the table applies to the book vertically upward balances the weight of the book that it exerts on it vertically downward. There is static equilibrium throughout the book.
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