A ball balanced on a vertical rod is an example of
stable equilibrium
unstable equilibrium
neutral equilibrium
perfect equilibrium
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UPSC NDA-1 – 2018
– A ball balanced on a pointed object or the crest of a curve represents a point of unstable equilibrium. Any tiny disturbance will cause it to fall.
– Neutral equilibrium occurs when a slight displacement causes the object to remain in its new position (e.g., a ball on a flat surface).