Which system is in a state of stable equilibrium?
A) A marble in the bottom of a spherical bowl.
B) A Marble on top of a spherical bowl.
C) A marble on a flat, level surface.
D) A marble rolling down an inclined surface.

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A marble in the bottom of a spherical bowl is in a state of stable equilibrium because any small displacement will result in forces that return it to the bottom of the bowl.

Which System Is in a State of Stable Equilibrium