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Equilibrium conditions are obtained by minimizing ______

(a) Kinetic energy

(b) Force

(c) Potential energy

(d) Load

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The doubt is from Finite Element Equations in division One Dimensional Problems of Finite Element Method

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Correct answer is (c) Potential energy

To elaborate: According to minimum potential energy theorem, that equilibrium configurations make the total potential energy assumed to be a minimum value. Therefore, Equilibrium conditions are obtained by minimizing Potential energy.

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