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1J20.11: STATES OF EQUILIBRIUM - CONE

PURPOSE: To illustrate stable, unstable, and neutral equilibrium.

DESCRIPTION: The cone resting on its base is in stable equilibrium. Balancing on its tip, the cone is in unstable equilibrium. Lying on its side, it is in neutral equilibrium.

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EQUIPMENT: Small cone as photographed.

SETUP TIME: None.


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