Understanding Equilibrium

What is the origin of the word 'equilibrium'?

• Greek words for 'equal' and 'balance'

• German words for 'equal' and 'balance'

• Latin words for 'equal' and 'balance'

• French words for 'equal' and 'balance'

In the context of equilibrium, what happens when the landscape is shifted?

• The system becomes unstable

• The equilibrium points are altered

• The forces become unbalanced

• The equilibrium remains unchanged

What is a characteristic of dynamic equilibrium?

• The average state of the system remains constant

• The forces are unbalanced

• The system is always in motion

• All parts of the system are motionless

How can the dynamic equilibrium of spinning coins be shifted?

• By increasing the size of the table

• By reducing the number of coins

• By altering the rate at which coins are spun

• By changing the color of the coins

What role does friction play in the dynamic equilibrium of spinning coins?

• It changes the color of the coins

• It knocks down spinning coins

• It has no effect on the coins

• It speeds up the spinning of coins