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An ice cube has been given a push and slides without friction on a level table . Which is correct?

A

It is stable equilibrium.

B

It is unstable equilibrium.

C

It is neutral equilibrium.

D

It is not in equilibrium.

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C
The act cube is in neutral equilibrium .Its zero acceleration is avidence for equilibrium .
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