A system is in a stable equilibrium if
A)after the system is disturbed slightly from its equilibrium position,it returns to its original position.
B)after the system is disturbed slightly from its equilibrium position,it moves farther away from its original position.
C)after the system is disturbed slightly,no torques or forces act in either toward or away from the original position.

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A system is in a stable equilibrium if it returns to its original position after being disturbed slightly. This means that the forces acting on the system are balanced and any small disruptions do not cause a significant change in the system's position. Choice B describes an unstable equilibrium, where small disturbances cause the system to move further away from its original position. Choice C describes a neutral equilibrium, where small disturbances do not result in any forces or torques acting on the system.

A System Is in a Stable Equilibrium If