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equilibrium (mechanics)

A state of balance. In mechanics, if several forces act simultaneously on an object such that it suffers no net force, these forces are said to be in equilibrium. An object or system in equilibrium is unchanging until acted upon by some outside force.

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Equilibrium may refer to:

Equilibrium (2002 film), science fiction film Equilibrium (band), German viking metal band "Equilibrium" (DS9 episode), episode of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine IX Equilibrium, the third LP by the black metal band Emperor
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