Homeostasis
Static equilibrium and dynamic equilibrium, respectively.
The maintenance of equilibrium while stationary or moving is termed balance. It involves the coordination of sensory information, such as from the inner ear, vision, and proprioception, to ensure stability and prevent falls or deviations from the desired position or movement. Balance is essential for performing daily activities and for coordination during physical tasks.
dynamic equilibrium
A body is in equilibrium when the force on it is zero, thus if a single force is on the body, the force must be zero or the body will not be equilibrium.
A body is in equilibrium when the force on it is zero, thus if a single force is on the body, the force must be zero or the body will not be equilibrium.
This state of equilibrium is known as homeostasis.
A body is mechanical equilibrium if the sum of the net forces acting upon it is zero.
Equilibrium is the body's ability to maintain stability and balance. It is crucial for various body systems like the vestibular system, which helps in balance and spatial orientation, and the nervous system, which controls muscle movements. Disruptions in equilibrium can lead to issues such as dizziness, vertigo, and falls.
In equilibrium, the net force acting on the body is zero, meaning that the body is either at rest or moving at a constant velocity. Additionally, the sum of all torques acting on the body is zero, indicating rotational equilibrium.
If it remains at constant speed then it can be considered to be in equilibrium.
The equilibrium condition requires the sum of the forces on the body to be zero.
A body is refered to be in equilibrium when the forces acting on it cancel each other out, that is, the body has no resultant force. because F=ma , it can also be stated that a body is in equilibrium when there is no acceleration or deceleration in any direction. Therefore, if a body is moving at a steady speed, although it IS moving, it is still at equilibrium. We normally do not think of a moving object as one in equilibrium but that is because in an actual situation, air drag would cause an object to be in equilibrium with 0 velocity.