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Stable Systems Discussion

What is an example of a stable system?
How were you able to determine whether or not this system is stable?

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A pendulum is one because it swings left and right transferring kinetic energy efficiently
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A pendulum is a stable system because it will swing left to right when moved but when not disturbed gravity will return it to normal. Stable Systems self correct like a pendulum after being moved.
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