Torque: Second Condition of Equilibrium

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PHY11L E204
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CONCEPTUAL QUESTIONS

Answer in complete sentences.

1. Forces produce torque on objects. Why is the torque due to the force exerted on the pivot not included in the calculations?
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2. In part I of the experiment, which of the pans produce positive and negative torque? _______________________________
3. In part II of the experiment, which force produces a negative torque? _________________________________
4. In part III of the experiment, which force produces a positive torque? __________________________________
5. In part I of the experiment, express P2 in terms of W1, W2, L1, L2, L3, and L4 only.

6. When you put more weights in one of the pans, where should you put them instead to maintain static equilibrium? Briefly explain.
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PROBLEM SOLVING

Solve the problem below in the given space below. Use the back of this page if you need more space.

Two forces are applied to a 1.80-m wooden rod whose axis of rotation is at its left end
as shown. What is the mass of the rod (in kg) if it is in static equilibrium? Assume that
the mass of the rod is uniformly distributed.

Ernest P. Macalalad, Ph.D.

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