Names: JOSHUA CALEB M.

BOTE Laboratory Schedule: Friday, 5-10 AM

DAITHER JOHN ABAN

JAZZEL BERNABE
EXPERIMENT NO. 9
SECOND CONDITION FOR EQUILIBRIUM
I. DATA AND COMPUTATION:
Part A: Finding the mass of mystery box E. Fill out the table below.

Object Mass Force (N) Distance from Torque cw/ ccw

(kg) F= mg fulcrum (m) = 𝐹𝑙
m Lever arm = 𝑙
brick 10 98.10N 0.75m 73.58Nm cw
Mystery object E 3 29.43N 1.5m 73.58Nm ccw
Mystery object E 3 29.43N 1m 73.58Nm ccw

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Computation for mass of mystery object E.

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Part B: Finding the mass of mystery boxes A and C. Fill out the table below.
SET – UP 1

Object Mass Force (N) Distance from Torque cw/ ccw

(kg) F= mg fulcrum (m) = 𝐹𝑙
m Lever arm = 𝑙
Man 80 784.8N 1.25 981Nm cw
Girl 30 294.3N 2 588.6Nm ccw
Boy 20 196.2N 1.75 343.35Nm ccw
Mystery object A 20 196.2N 0.5 98.1Nm cw
Mystery object C 15 147.15N 1 147.15Nm ccw

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Use the second condition for equilibrium to find your first equation.

Place a picture of your computation here. You may make this box larger if necessary. Equation 1
∑ 𝑇𝑐𝑐𝑤 = 𝑇𝑐𝑤

𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚
(30 𝑘𝑔) (9.81 ) (2 𝑚) + (20 𝑘𝑔) (9.81 ) (1. 75 𝑚) + 𝐶 (9.81 ) (1 𝑚) = (80 𝑘𝑔) (9.81 ) (1.25 𝑚) + 𝐴 (9.81 ) (0.50 𝑚)
𝑠2𝑠2𝑠2𝑠2𝑠2
𝑚2𝑚2𝑚2𝑚2𝑚2
588.6 𝑘𝑔+ 343.35 𝑘𝑔+ 9.81𝐶 = 981 𝑘𝑔+ 4. 905𝐴
𝑠2𝑠2𝑠2𝑠2𝑠2
𝑚2𝑚2𝑚2𝑚2
931.95 𝑘𝑔+ 9.81𝐶 = 981 𝑘𝑔+ 4. 905𝐴
𝑠2𝑠2𝑠2𝑠2
𝑚2𝑚2𝑚2 𝑚2
9.81𝐶 − 4. 905𝐴 = 981 𝑘𝑔− 931.95 𝑘𝑔 𝑠2
𝑠2𝑠2𝑠2
𝒎𝟐 𝒎𝟐 𝒎𝟐
𝟗. 𝟖𝟏𝑪 − 𝟒. 𝟗𝟎𝟓𝑨 = 𝟒𝟗. 𝟎𝟓 𝒌𝒈 𝒔𝟐
𝒔𝟐𝒔𝟐
SET – UP 2

Object Mass (kg) Force (N) Distance from Torque cw/ ccw
m F= mg fulcrum (m) = 𝐹𝑙
Lever arm = 𝑙
Man 80 784.8N 0.75 588.6Nm cw
Girl 30 294.3N 1.5 441.45Nm ccw
Boy 20 196.2N 2 392.4Nm ccw
Mystery object A 20 196.2N 2 392.4Nm cw
Mystery object C 15 147.15N 1 147.15Nm ccw

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Use the second condition for equilibrium to find your second equation. Using your equations (1) and (2), find the masses
of the mystery objects A and C.

Place a picture of your computation here. You may make this box larger if necessary. Equation 2
∑ 𝑇𝑐𝑐𝑤 = 𝑇𝑐𝑤

𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚
(20 𝑘𝑔) (9.81 ) (2 𝑚) + (30 𝑘𝑔) (9.81 ) (1. 50 𝑚) + 𝐶 (9.81 ) (1 𝑚) = (80 𝑘𝑔) (9.81 ) (0.75 𝑚) + 𝐴 (9.81 ) (2 𝑚)
𝑠2𝑠2𝑠2𝑠2𝑠2
𝑚2𝑚2𝑚2𝑚2𝑚2
392.4 𝑘𝑔+ 441.45 𝑘𝑔+ 9.81𝐶 = 588.6 𝑘𝑔+ 19. 62𝐴
𝑠2𝑠2𝑠2𝑠2𝑠2
𝑚2𝑚2𝑚2𝑚2
833.85 𝑘𝑔+ 9.81𝐶 = 588.6 𝑘𝑔+ 19.62𝐴
𝑠2𝑠2𝑠2𝑠2
𝑚2𝑚2𝑚2 𝑚2
9.81𝐶 − 19.62𝐴 = 588.6 𝑘𝑔− 833.85 𝑘𝑔 𝑠2
𝑠2𝑠2𝑠2
𝒎𝟐 𝒎𝟐 𝒎𝟐
𝟗. 𝟖𝟏𝑪 − 𝟏𝟗. 𝟔𝟐𝑨 = −𝟐𝟒𝟓. 𝟐𝟓 𝒌𝒈 𝒔𝟐
𝒔𝟐𝒔𝟐
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Mass of Object A
Subtract the Two Equation

𝑚2
𝑚2 𝑚2
9.81 𝐶 − 4. 905 𝐴 = 49.05 𝑘𝑔
𝑠2 𝑠2 𝑠2
𝑚2
𝑚2 𝑚2
−9.81 𝐶 + 19.62 𝐴 = 245.25 𝑘𝑔
𝑠2 𝑠2 𝑠2
𝑚2 𝑚 2
14. 715 𝐴 = 294.3 𝑘𝑔
𝑠2 𝑠2
𝑨 = 𝟐𝟎 𝒌𝒈

Mass of Object B
Substitute the Value of A

𝑚2
𝑚2 𝑚2
9.81 𝐶 − 4. 905 𝐴 = 49.05 𝑘𝑔
𝑠2 𝑠2 𝑠2
𝑚2
𝑚2 𝑚2
9.81 𝐶 − 98.1 𝑘𝑔 = 49.05 𝑘𝑔
𝑠2 𝑠2 𝑠2
𝑚2
𝑚2 𝑚2
9.81 𝐶 = 49.05 𝑘𝑔 + 98.1 𝑘𝑔 𝑠2
𝑠2 𝑠2
2 2
9.81 𝑚 𝐶 = 147.15𝑘𝑔 𝑚
𝑠2 𝑠2
𝑪 = 𝟏𝟓 𝒌𝒈

II. Conclusion: Conclude based on the objectives and your data and computation.

This simulation activity about the second condition of equilibrium was performed using the PhET
Balancing Act Simulation. Many inferences and discoveries were drawn from the activity. We may
therefore conclude that the net force as well as the torque force acting must be equal to zero in order to
meet the second condition of equilibrium. Meaning to achieved equilibrium, the forces acting in all
directions must be equal to zero and torque must also be zero in order to prevent any rotational movement.
Another conclusion reached was that the mass of an unknown object may be calculated utilizing the
concept of the second condition of equilibrium. It may be calculated using the Tleft=Tright notion and
formula T=F x r, where F is force(F=mg) and r is the radius.
To sum it all, concluding from the data we acquired, the force and torque increase with the weight of
the object as well as the distance from the fulcrum. It is also seen that the torque is dependent on how the
different objects were placed in the plank. As a result, adjusting the location of the objects aids in achieving
equilibrium by ensuring that the torques from the left and right are equal.
III. Answer what is asked.
1. How may the torque of a given force be increased?

Torque is a force capable of producing change in a rotational motion around the axis. If the torque is not
balanced, rotational motion would happen. The torque can be increased using different ways. One of this is
by increasing the distance from the fulcrum where the force would be applied. Increasing the distance
would result for more angular acceleration. Another one is by increasing the force to be applied. More
force applied would also increase the torque. Various fields manipulate torque by decreasing and
increasing it depending on how they need it.

2. A uniform pole 20 ft. long and weighing 80 lbs is supported by a boy 2 ft from end A and a man 5 ft. from end B.
At what point should a load of 100 lbs be placed so that the man will support twice as much as the boy? Show
complete solution. Place a picture of your solution here.
Given:
𝑙𝑝𝑜𝑙𝑒 = 20 𝑓𝑡

𝑙𝑏𝑜𝑦 = 2 𝑓𝑡

𝑙𝑚𝑎𝑛 = 5 𝑓𝑡
𝑚𝑝𝑜𝑙𝑒 = 80 𝑙𝑏𝑠

𝑚𝑙𝑜𝑎𝑑 = 100 𝑙𝑏𝑠

Solution:
DOCUMENTATION: Include pictures of you doing the simulation. Each part must be documented and EVERY
PERSON in the group must have a picture doing the simulation.
PART A

PART B – SET-UP 1
 PART B – SET-UP 2

P.S. Daither Aban is not in any of these pictures for a reason. He’s in sick right now and said to be excused in our activity,
and I as the Leader (Joshua Caleb Bote) seconded by my member (Jazzel Bernabe) agreed that we will finish this activity
even with his leave and there is no any violent reaction for that reason. Hopefully, you can understand his side as well.
Thank You!!!