Types of Equilibrium for any body in the context of Mechanics of Solids is explained with following timestamps:
0:00 – Mechanics of Solid Lecture series
0:11 – Outlines on the session
0:23 – Types of Equilibrium
2:24 – Stable Equilibrium
3:00 – Unstable Equilibrium
3:36 – Neutral Equilibrium

Following points are covered in this video:
1. Types of Equilibrium
2. Stable Equilibrium
3. Unstable Equilibrium
4. Neutral Equilibrium

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Details of Types of Equilibrium:

In physics and mechanics, equilibrium refers to a state where an object or system is not accelerating, which means that the net force acting on the object is zero. There are three main types of equilibrium, which are:

Static Equilibrium: This is a state where an object or system is at rest and is not accelerating. In static equilibrium, the net force acting on the object or system is zero, and the sum of the torques (or moments) around any point is also zero. Examples of static equilibrium include a book lying on a table or a bridge that is not moving.

Dynamic Equilibrium: This is a state where an object or system is moving at a constant velocity and is not accelerating. In dynamic equilibrium, the net force acting on the object or system is zero, but this does not necessarily mean that there are no forces acting on the object. Examples of dynamic equilibrium include a car traveling at a constant speed on a straight road or a satellite orbiting around a planet.

Neutral Equilibrium: This is a state where an object or system remains in the same position even if it is displaced from that position. In neutral equilibrium, the center of gravity of the object is neither raised nor lowered when it is displaced, and there is no tendency for the object to return to its original position. An example of neutral equilibrium is a ball lying on a flat surface, where it remains in the same position even if it is slightly displaced.

Understanding the types of equilibrium is important in many areas of physics and engineering, as it allows one to predict the behavior of objects and systems under different conditions and design structures that are stable and safe.