Talk:Tipping point (physics)

It is also called an over-center lever, or simply referred to as “over-center”. Charlieb000 (talk) 02:37, 29 June 2016 (UTC)

Too specific to electric switches?
Can this discussion of tipping point mechanisms be considered too specific to electric switching (and so should move into electric switch) or would it be fine where it is now, in this otherwise empty article? DMahalko (talk) 15:12, 25 August 2009 (UTC)

its not "physics" - to mechanical or engineering
why physics??? the tipping point is used in locking pliers, cupboard door hinges (to keep them closed without latches), tying things onto the back of trucks (lever chain binder), and many many more. the tensioning force can be gravity, or springs (amoung others) and usually actuated by levers.... — Preceding unsigned comment added by 101.177.29.106 (talk) 11:02, 9 October 2015 (UTC)

Better to redirect elsewhere
I have studied mechanical engineering, control theory, and energy system modeling — and I remain deeply puzzled why tipping point redirects to hysteresis. These two concepts derive from different branches of mathematics and applications. For instance, the hysteresis in the shock absorber of my mountain bike bears no resemblance whatsoever to the potential breakdown of the Gulf Stream. RobbieIanMorrison (talk) 11:23, 12 November 2021 (UTC)