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What are the differences between static equilibrium and dynamic equilibrium

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First, we define an equilibrium as a state of balance. A static equilibrium is when there are no forces acting on a system, or more technically, when the vector sum of the forces is zero. A dynamic equilibrium is when there are continuous forces that are balanced, and the system resists outside change.
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A reaction at dynamic equilibrium can be reversible, whereas a reaction at static equilibrium is irreversible. A reversible reaction is a reaction that can proceed in the direction of products to reactants. ... It is at static equilibrium if the reaction has occurred and the forward and reaction rates are both equal to 0.
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