Practice Unstable Equilibrium - 18.1.2 | 18. COLUMN STABILITY | Structural Engineering - Vol 2
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18.1.2 - Unstable Equilibrium

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What is stable equilibrium?

💡 Hint: Think about objects that can easily right themselves.

Question 2

Easy

Give an example of unstable equilibrium.

💡 Hint: Consider how easily it can be knocked over.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What happens to a system in unstable equilibrium when disturbed?

  • It returns to equilibrium
  • It stays in place
  • It moves away from equilibrium

💡 Hint: Consider how easily disturbed objects behave.

Question 2

True or False: A marble on a flat surface is an example of stable equilibrium.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about what happens when you push it.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Derive the moment equation for a rigid bar connected to a spring at different angles. Discuss how this affects stability.

💡 Hint: Use trigonometric identities to facilitate your derivation.

Question 2

Assess a scenario where an engineered structure falls due to unstable equilibrium. What could have been done to prevent it?

💡 Hint: Reflect on real-world examples of structural failures.

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