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JAMB Physics 2017 Objective — Question 2

Question 2 of 40 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Physics 2017 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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A body when slightly displaced is said to be in neutral equilibrium only if it tends to

  • A. A. come to rest in a new position with centre of gravity and height remaining unchangedCorrect
  • B. B. return to its original position
  • C. C. remain in its displaced position
  • D. D. move further away from its original position while its centre of mass changes

Explanation

In neutral equilibrium, a body comes to rest in a new position with its centre of gravity and height unchanged.

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