Which of the diagrams above shows the position at which a small ball-bearing is in neutral equilibrium?
A.
A
B.
B
C.
C
D.
D
Correct answer is D
Neutral Equilibrium: If the body neither returns to its original position nor increases its displacement further, it will simply adopt its new position.
Examples of neutral equilibrium
- Ball moving on the ground.
- Motion of sphere.
- A roller.
- A pencil lying horizontally.
- An egg lying horizontally on a flat surface.