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Stability, Balance, and Center of Mass

Unstable Equilibrium

Unstable Equilibrium

A ball on top of a hill can initially be balanced, but if it moves slightly left or right, it gets pushed further and further away from the initial equilibrium position. This is an example of unstable equilibrium.

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