Equilibrium (VCE SSCE Physics): Quizzes
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What defines an object in equilibrium?
What defines an object in equilibrium?
Sum of all forces & torques equals zero
What is the formula for torque?
What is the formula for torque?
What happens when force passes through the pivot point?
What happens when force passes through the pivot point?
No torque is created
What is in the torque formula?
What is in the torque formula?
Shortest distance from pivot to force line
What condition defines rotational equilibrium?
What condition defines rotational equilibrium?
Sum of torques equals zero
Which object is in translational equilibrium?
Which object is in translational equilibrium?
Book stationary on table
Why are door handles placed far from hinges?
Why are door handles placed far from hinges?
To maximize torque applied
A 20 N force acts 0.5 m from pivot. What is the torque?
A 20 N force acts 0.5 m from pivot. What is the torque?
10 N m
Where does gravitational force act on an object?
Where does gravitational force act on an object?
At the centre of mass
First step when solving equilibrium problems?
First step when solving equilibrium problems?
Draw all forces on the object