Stability and Balance
A concept closely related to the principles of equilibrium is stability. Stability is
defined mechanically as resistance to both linear and angular acceleration, or
resistance to disruption of equilibrium. An individual’s ability to control
equilibrium is known as balance. Different mechanical factors affect a body’s
stability. According to Newton’s second law of motion, the more massive an
object is, the greater is the force required to produce a given acceleration.
The greater the amount of friction is between an object and the surface or
surfaces it contacts, the greater is the force requirement for initiating or
maintaining motion. Another factor affecting stability is the size of the base of
support and CG.
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