How do I understand Neutral Equilibrium?

I have understood what it means in terms of Energy diagram.

But I have difficulty in understanding the examples of it and differentiating from Stable Equilibrium.

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Neutral equilibrium

When the center of gravity of a body lies at the point of suspension or support, the body is said to be in neutral equilibrium. Example: rolling ball.

Explanation

If a ball is pushed slightly to roll, it will neither come back to its original nor it will roll forward rather it will remain at rest. This type of equilibrium is called NEUTRAL EQUILIBRIUM.

Reason of neutral equilibrium

If the ball is rolled, its center of gravity is neither raised nor lowered. This means that its center of gravity is at the same height as before.

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Neutral equilibrium
When the center of gravity of a body lies at the point of suspension or support, the body is said to be in neutral equilibrium. Example: rolling ball.
Explanation
If a ball is pushed slightly to roll, it will neither come back to its original nor it will roll forward rather it will remain at rest. This type of equilibrium is called NEUTRAL EQUILIBRIUM.
Reason of neutral equilibrium
If the ball is rolled, its center of gravity is neither raised nor lowered. This means that its center of gravity is at the same height as before.

How do I understand Neutral Equilibrium? I have understood what it means in terms of Energy diagram. But I have difficulty in understanding the examples of it and differentiating from Stable Equilibrium.

How do I understand Neutral Equilibrium?

I have understood what it means in terms of Energy diagram.

But I have difficulty in understanding the examples of it and differentiating from Stable Equilibrium.