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A system is in unstable equilibrium if, when displaced from equilibrium, it experiences a net force or torque in the same direction as the displacement from equilibrium. A system is in neutral equilibrium if its equilibrium is independent of displacements from its original position.
Neutral Equilibrium State. Take a ball and place it on a horizontal surface. Roll the ball over the surface and leave it after displacing from its previous position. It remains in its new position and does not return to its previous position. This is called a neutral equilibrium.
The state is neutral to the lowest order and nearly remains in equilibrium if displaced a small amount. To investigate the precise stability of the system, higher order derivatives can be examined.
Neutral equilibrium describes a state where an object remains in equilibrium regardless of its displacement. This means that any displacement neither results in a restoring force or torque nor leads to further displacement. Examples: A common example is a ball resting on a flat, level surface.
Neutral equilibrium occurs when an object returns to its original position after being slightly displaced. Equilibrium refers to the state where the net force acting on an object is zero. Stable equilibrium occurs when an object remains in its new position after being displaced.
A system is in neutral equilibrium if its equilibrium is independent of displacements from its original position. A marble on a flat horizontal surface is an example. Combinations of these situations are possible.
