The line joining the centre of gravity of a cuboid and the centre of the Earth will fall within the base of the body even after being disturbed by an external force. Then the body is said to be in _____.

Options

A. neutral equilibrium
B. stable equilibrium
C. unstable equilibrium
D. dynamic equilibrium

Answer

B

Explanation

If the line joining centre of gravity of the body and the centre of the Earth passes throught the base of the body, the body regains its position after being disturbed. Thus, the body is in stable equilibrium.