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equilibrium at rest

[/ˌɛkwɪˈlɪbriəm æt rɛst/]
noun
equilíbrio em repouso
1. A state in which an object or system is at rest with all forces balanced, resulting in no acceleration or motion
The ball remains in equilibrium at rest on the flat surface because all forces are balanced.
A bola permanece em equilíbrio em repouso na superfície plana porque todas as forças estão balanceadas.
2. In physics, a condition where the net force and net torque on an object are zero
The bridge achieves equilibrium at rest when the structural forces are perfectly distributed.
A ponte atinge equilíbrio em repouso quando as forças estruturais são perfeitamente distribuídas.
Synonyms
static equilibriumrest positionstate of restbalanced state
Antonyms
dynamic equilibriummotiondisequilibriumunbalanced state

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
equilíbrio em repouso
Standard term used in physics education and technical contexts
São Paulo
equilíbrio estático
Common alternative emphasizing the static nature
Portugal
equilíbrio em repouso
Formal and technical usage in physics

Related Idioms & Phrases

reach equilibrium
maintain equilibrium
point of equilibrium
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