An object is in static equilibrium.It's then moved a short distance to the right and released.If the equilibrium is stable,then what will happen next?
A)It will continue moving to the right.
B)It will move back to the left.
C)It will remain stationary in the new position.
D)There isn't enough information to determine what will happen next.

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If the equilibrium is stable, it means that when the object is displaced from its equilibrium position, a restoring force will act on it, pulling it back towards equilibrium. Therefore, the object will move back to the left after being released.

An Object Is in Static Equilibrium