2026 · Q56
A rod is balanced vertically on one of its ends. Which one among the following is the correct nature of its state of equilibrium?
General KnowledgePhysics
- ANeutral equilibrium
- BStable equilibrium
- CUnstable equilibrium
- DConditional stable equilibrium
Explanation
A rod balanced vertically on one end is in unstable equilibrium: any slight displacement lowers its centre of mass and the rod topples instead of returning to its original position. The answer is (C).