Definition:Equilibrium (Mechanics)/Stable
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This page is about equilibrium in the context of mechanics. For other uses, see equilibrium.
Definition
Let $B$ be a particle, a system of particles, or a body which is in equilibrium.
Let $B$ be such that if a sufficiently small displacement is applied, then it returns to its original position.
$B$ is then said to be in stable equilibrium.
Also see
- Results about stable equilibrium can be found here.
Sources
- 1998: David Nelson: The Penguin Dictionary of Mathematics (2nd ed.) ... (previous) ... (next): equilibrium
- 2008: David Nelson: The Penguin Dictionary of Mathematics (4th ed.) ... (previous) ... (next): equilibrium