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A bowling ball at rest is in equilibrium. Is the ball in equilibrium when it moves at constant speed in a straight-line path?
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In physics, an object is in equilibrium when the net force acting on it is zero. This can happen in two cases: when the object is at rest (static equilibrium) or when it is moving with a constant velocity (dynamic equilibrium). Show more…
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