(i) Stable Equilibrium
A body at rest is in stable equilibrium if, when slightly displaced, it tends to return to its original position of equilibrium. Equilibrium is considered stable if the system always returns to it after small disturbances. In this equilibrium, any departure from the equilibrium state gives rise to forces or influences, which tend to return the system to equilibrium.
Unstable Equilibrium
If the system moves away from the equilibrium after small disturbances, then the equilibrium is said to be unstable. In unstable equilibrium, the body tends to increase its displacement. In this equilibrium, any departure of the system from equilibrium gives rise to forces or tendencies moving the system further away from equilibrium.
Neutral Equilibrium
In a neutral equilibrium, a slight change will not necessarily lead to the system returning to the prior state, but it will not begin to diverge, either
A body at rest is in stable equilibrium if, when slightly displaced, it tends to return to its original position of equilibrium. Equilibrium is considered stable if the system always returns to it after small disturbances. In this equilibrium, any departure from the equilibrium state gives rise to forces or influences, which tend to return the system to equilibrium.
Unstable Equilibrium
If the system moves away from the equilibrium after small disturbances, then the equilibrium is said to be unstable. In unstable equilibrium, the body tends to increase its displacement. In this equilibrium, any departure of the system from equilibrium gives rise to forces or tendencies moving the system further away from equilibrium.
Neutral Equilibrium
In a neutral equilibrium, a slight change will not necessarily lead to the system returning to the prior state, but it will not begin to diverge, either