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Question: A 0.110kg remote control 21.0 cm long rests on a table with a length L overhanging its edge. To operate the power button on this remote requires a force of 0.365 N. How far can the remote control extend beyond the edge of the tabel and still not tip over when you press the power button? Assuming the mass of teh remote is distributed uniformly, and that the power button is on teh end of teh remote overhanging the table.
I understand that i need to set both my torque and force equal to zero. My main problem is trying to figure out where else i have force vectors, besides the obvious one pointing down to the power button. Would the force at the other end of the remote be pointing down as well as to keep it balanced?
The answer is 7.85cm, any help to starting this problem would be greatly appreciated!
I understand that i need to set both my torque and force equal to zero. My main problem is trying to figure out where else i have force vectors, besides the obvious one pointing down to the power button. Would the force at the other end of the remote be pointing down as well as to keep it balanced?
The answer is 7.85cm, any help to starting this problem would be greatly appreciated!