Equilibrium position

Definition

The equilibrium position is the stable, balanced point where an object or system experiences no net force and remains at rest or in uniform motion.

Related terms

Displacement: The distance and direction from the equilibrium position.

Restoring force: A force that acts on an object or system to bring it back towards its equilibrium position when displaced.

Stable equilibrium: An equilibrium position where any small disturbance causes a restoring force that brings the object back towards its original position.