Equilibrium

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This little girl is at equilibrium on her trampoline. Equilibrium is defined by"The state of a body or physical system that is at rest or in constant and unchanging motion. A system that is in equilibrium shows no tendency to alter over time. If a system is in static equilibrium, there are no net forces and no net torque in the system. If a system is in stable equilibrium, small disturbances to the system cause only a temporary change before it returns to its original state".



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These four kids on the trampoline are not at equilibrium. The trampoline might be trying to get there but it will have a hard time until all of the kids lay down and are st rest. They probably will be after jumpimg around so much.





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