PHY 1611L Lecture : Lab 12- Rotational Equilibrium

Q11.2 (a) Is it possible for an object to be in translational equi- librium (the first condition, but not in rotational equilibrium (the second condition)? Illustrate your answer with a simple example. (b) Can an object be in rotational equilibrium yet not in transla- tional equilibrium? Justify your answer with a simple example.

A net torque applied to a rigid object always tends toproduce:

A. Linear accceleration

B. Rotational equilibrium

C. Angular Acceleration

D. Rotational inertia

E. None of these