PH212 Lecture 2: Chapter-8-Rotational-Equilibrium-and-Dynamics

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With the forces acting where they are, not at the center of mass (see below) Each can be analyzed separately and then combined. Ability of force to rotate object around some axis is measured by quantity called torque (symbol t, tau) Torque depends upon magnitude and direction of force f and on position where f is applied. The perpendicular distance from the axis of rotation to a line drawn along direction of f (dsin ) What is the equation for torque? t = f [d sin ] F1 is 15 n upward 14 cm from axis. F2 is 11 n downward 7. 0 cm from axis. tnet? tnet = f1 d1 + f2 d2. What is the second condition for equilibrium? tnet = ti = 0 necessary for rotational equilibrium. It"s arbitrary; however, a clever choice can simplify problem best place is to choose one through which an unknown force passes so its torque contribution will be zero.

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