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Balance

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

Balance refers to an object's ability to stay stable and not tip over. It involves distributing weight evenly so that forces acting on it do not cause it to fall or lean excessively in one direction.