In the beam balance, when the beam is balanced horizontal position, then it is in _______ equilibrium.

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There are two types of mechanical equilibrium. They are static equilibrium and dynamic equilibrium.
A body is said to be in static equilibrium if it has a tendency to return to its original position after being slightly disturbed from its equilibrium position.
Therefore, when the beam is balanced horizontal position, then it is in static equilibrium.
In the beam balance, when the beam is balanced horizontal position, then it is in static equilibrium.

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