LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

DETERMINE WHETHER A SYTEM IS IN STATIC EQUILIBRIUM OR NOT

Learning Competency:
Determine whether a system is in static equilibrium or not. (STEM_GP12RED-IIa-5)
ACTIVITY #1: COMPLETE THE KEY CONCEPTS
Directions: Fill in the blanks with the correct word/s that complete/s the key concept in each item.
1. An object is in stable equilibrium if it is at the ___________ possible position.
2. An object with a _________base is more stable than one with __________ base.
3. The stability of an object depends on the location of the _________________,
__________________, and amount of mass.
4. _____________ is the product of force and the lever arm.
5. Net torque always produces ______________________.
6. The lever arm is the _______________ distance from the reference point to the direction or line of
action of the force.
7. There are two conditions for a body to be in rotational equilibrium:
a. ______________ equilibrium is when the vector sum of all forces acting on it must be zero.
b. ______________ equilibrium is when the sum of all torques about any point must be zero.

ACTIVITY #2: CRITICAL THINKING

Directions: Analyze and structure a comprehensive reasoning to answer each situation below. (5 points each)
1. Why does a man with a large belly or a woman in her last trimester of pregnancy tend to lean
backward when walking?

2. Which man carries the heavier load? Why?

ACTIVITY #3: PROBLEM SOLVING

Directions: Solve the following problems and show your complete solution. (5 points each)
1. If a person can apply a maximum force of 200N, what is the maximum length of a wrench needed to
apply 90 N.m torque to the bolts on a motorcycle engine?
2. A 500-N diver stands at the end of a 4.0-m diving board. The
board is attracted by two supports 1.5 m apart as shown below. Find
the tension in each of the two supports if the diving board weighs 150
N.

ACTIVITY #4: APPLICATION

Directions: Apply what you have learned. Aside from the given examples, construct at least 2 systems or
situations under static equilibrium. Make your samples comprehensive and accurate.