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Which of the following bodies, each with centre of gravity G, lying on a horizontal table, is/are in unstable equilibrium?

Which of the following bodies, each with centre of gravity G, lying on a horizontal table, is/are in unstable equilibrium?

A.

II only

B.

III only

C.

I & IV only

D.

II & III only

Correct answer is B

- I & II are in neutral equilibrium. They will roll continuously on the table
- III is a body with high centre of gravity (unstable)
- IV is a body with high centre of gravity (stable)