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If after a slight tilt body returns to its previous equilibrium , then it is said to  be in:  

Option: 1

zero equilibrium


Option: 2

 stable equilibrium


Option: 3

unstable equilibrium


Option: 4

neutral equilibrium


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Stable equilibrium

  • When a particle is displaced slightly from a position, then a force acting on it brings it back to the initial position, it is said to be in the stable equilibrium position.

  • \frac{d^{2}U}{dx^{2}} = 0 is positive.

           i.e; the rate of change of \frac{dU}{dx}  is positive

  • Potential energy is minimum.

  • A marble is placed at the bottom of a hemispherical bowl.

So, the answer is

Stable equilibrium

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