"Earnshaw's theorem" meaning in English

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Etymology: First proven by British mathematician Samuel Earnshaw in 1842. Head templates: {{en-prop}} Earnshaw's theorem
  1. (physics) A theorem stating that a collection of point charges cannot be maintained in a stable stationary equilibrium configuration solely by the electrostatic interaction of the charges. Categories (topical): Physics

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