Equilibrium in 1D (Edexcel A-Level Mathematics): Quizzes
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What is the condition for an object to be in equilibrium in 1D?
What is the condition for an object to be in equilibrium in 1D?
Net force is zero
What is the mathematical formula for equilibrium?
What is the mathematical formula for equilibrium?
For horizontal equilibrium, which equation must be satisfied?
For horizontal equilibrium, which equation must be satisfied?
What can be said about an object's motion when it is in equilibrium?
What can be said about an object's motion when it is in equilibrium?
Stationary or constant velocity
A force of N acts right and N acts left. What is the net force?
A force of N acts right and N acts left. What is the net force?
N
A book rests on a table. For vertical equilibrium, what must be true?
A book rests on a table. For vertical equilibrium, what must be true?
What is the first step in applying equilibrium concepts?
What is the first step in applying equilibrium concepts?
Draw a Free Body Diagram
What should you do with angled forces in 1D equilibrium problems?
What should you do with angled forces in 1D equilibrium problems?
Resolve into components
After resolving forces, what is Step 3 in equilibrium analysis?
After resolving forces, what is Step 3 in equilibrium analysis?
Set sum of forces to zero
A block has N right and N friction left. Is it in equilibrium?
A block has N right and N friction left. Is it in equilibrium?
No, net force is N
If forces are unbalanced, what will happen to the object?
If forces are unbalanced, what will happen to the object?
It will accelerate
Which is a practical application of equilibrium concepts?
Which is a practical application of equilibrium concepts?
Designing structures