A uniform thickness, equilateral triangular plate is placed on a pivot passing through the centre of the area of the triangle. The triangle is in equilibrium.

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An equilateral triangular plate of uniform thickness has its mass distributed symmetrically, and when placed on a pivot through its center of area, the gravitational forces acting on all sides are balanced, maintaining equilibrium.

A Uniform Thickness, Equilateral Triangular Plate Is Placed on a Pivot