Physics
State the condition when a body is in
(i) static equilibrium.
(ii) dynamic equilibrium.
Give one example each of static and dynamic equilibrium.
Answer
(i) When a body remains in the state of rest under the influence of several forces, the body is said to be in static equilibrium.
Example — A toy lying on a floor is in static equilibrium.
(ii) When a body remains in the same state of motion (translation or rotational), under the influence of several forces, the body is said to be in dynamic equilibrium.
Example — An apple falling from a tree with a constant velocity.