static equilibrium
"Static equilibrium" describes a state where all forces acting on a system are balanced, leading to no movement or change in motion. It is a crucial concept in both physics and economics.
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Definition
B2Physics
(technical, academic)A state where an object remains at rest because all acting forces and torques are balanced.
Example
- The book on the table is in static equilibrium because it is not moving.
- In static equilibrium, the forces on the bridge are perfectly balanced, preventing any motion.
B2Economics
(technical, academic)A market condition where supply equals demand, resulting in no pressure for price changes.
Example
- The housing market reached static equilibrium when the number of buyers matched the number of sellers.
- In static equilibrium, there is no surplus or shortage in the market.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "static equilibrium":
dynamic equilibriumhydrostatic equilibriumat restcenter of gravity