Static Equilibrium
Definition
Static equilibrium is when forces on an object are balanced, resulting in no movement or change. In chemistry, it refers to a reaction where no forward or backward reactions are occurring.
Analogy
Imagine you're playing tug-of-war. If both teams are pulling with the same strength, nobody moves - that's static equilibrium!
Related terms
Force: An interaction that will change the motion of an object if unopposed.
Net Force: The sum of all forces acting on an object.
Balanced Forces: Two forces acting in opposite directions on an object, and equal in size.
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