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Illustrate stable, unstable, and neutral equilibrium

The cone resting on its base is in a stable equilibrium. When it is balancing on its tip, the cone is in an unstable equilibrium. Lying on its side makes it in a neutral equilibrium.

Questions: Why does balancing the cone on its tip cause it to be in an unstable equilibrium? What is the difference between a stable and neutral equilibrium?

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