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Norton's Dome is a thought experiment in the field of physics, particularly in the study of classical mechanics and the concept of equilibrium. It was introduced by the physicist and philosopher, John Norton, as a way to illustrate certain paradoxical aspects of Newtonian mechanics, particularly regarding the nature of equilibrium and motion. The structure of Norton's Dome consists of a dome-shaped surface that is parabolic in nature.

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