Question

Explain the types of equilibrium with suitable examples.

Answer 1

• Transnational motion – A book resting on a table.
• Rotational equilibrium – A body moves in a circular path with constant velocity.
• Static equilibrium – A wall – hanging, hanging on the wall.
• Dynamic equilibrium – A ball descends down in a fluid with its terminal velocity.
• Stable equilibrium – A table on the floor
• Unstable equilibrium – A pencil standing on its tip.
• Neutral equilibrium – A dice rolling on a game board.