2007-01-27 01:14:32 · 3 answers · asked by cornell c 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
STABILITY
It is the tendency of the variables or components of a system to remain within defined and recognizable limits despite the impact of disturbances.
STABLE EQUILIBRIUM
It is the kind of equilibrium of a body so placed that if disturbed it returns to its former position, as in the case when the center of gravity is below the point or axis of support; - opposed to unstable equilibrium, in which the body if disturbed does not tend to return to its former position, but to move farther away from it, as in the case of a body supported at a point below the center of gravity.
2007-01-27 01:48:51 · answer #1 · answered by rajeev_iit2 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An equilibrium is considered stable if the system always returns to it after small disturbances. If the system moves away from the equilibrium after small disturbances, then the equilibrium is unstable.
2007-01-27 01:18:17 · answer #2 · answered by Barry G 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Imagine a cone. If it is resting on its point then that is unstable equilibrium 'cos the least thing will tip it over. If the cone is on its base however then that is stable equilibrium.
2007-01-27 01:18:52 · answer #3 · answered by Del Piero 10 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋