Find out positions of unstable equilibrium.

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Solution

The correct option is B D
Equilibrium is at, B, D, F as force is zero here.
For checking type of equilibrium displace slightly.
We have B as stable equilibrium
D as unstable equilibrium and F as neutral equilibrium

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Find out positions of unstable equilibrium.

The correct option is B DEquilibrium is at, B, D, F as force is zero here.For checking type of equilibrium displace slightly.We have B as stable equilibriumD as unstable equilibrium and F as neutral equilibrium

The correct option is B D
Equilibrium is at, B, D, F as force is zero here.
For checking type of equilibrium displace slightly.
We have B as stable equilibrium
D as unstable equilibrium and F as neutral equilibrium