Which of the orientations in part A is stable, and which is unstable? (Hint: Consider a small rotation away from the equilibrium position and see what happens.) Which of the orientations in part A is stable, and which is unstable? (Hint: Consider a small rotation away from the equilibrium position and see what happens.)
O The orientation is stable only when p and E point in opposite directions.
O The orientation is stable only when p and E point in the same direction.
O Both orientations in part A are stable. Both orientations in part A are unstable.