An object in equilibrium has:
- Zero resultant force (no linear acceleration).
- Zero resultant moment about any point (no rotational acceleration).
An object in equilibrium can be at rest or moving at constant velocity in a straight line. Both conditions are needed for complete equilibrium.
Three types of equilibrium: stable (returns to position), unstable (moves further away), and neutral (stays in new position).
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