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A round pencil lying on its side as in Figure 9.13 is in neutral equilibrium relative to displacements perpendicular to its length. What is its stability displacements parallel to its length?
Figure 9.13 If the pencil is displaced too far, the torque caused by its weight changes direction to counterclockwise and causes the displacement to increase.
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