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Homework Statement
Can an object be in equilibrium if it is in motion? Explain
* This is a prelab question to a lab that deals with equilibrium and torque
The attempt at a solution
My thought process:
- Equilibrium means that:
1) Net external forces = 0
2) Net torque = 0
- Net torque is related to angular acceleration, so if net torque = 0, then angular acceleration = 0.
0 acceleration could mean constant velocity which would mean that the object is in motion.
*Not sure if this second point is correct*
-If an object is at constant velocity around an axis of rotation, are the external forces at equilibrium?
Can an object be in equilibrium if it is in motion? Explain
* This is a prelab question to a lab that deals with equilibrium and torque
The attempt at a solution
My thought process:
- Equilibrium means that:
1) Net external forces = 0
2) Net torque = 0
- Net torque is related to angular acceleration, so if net torque = 0, then angular acceleration = 0.
0 acceleration could mean constant velocity which would mean that the object is in motion.
*Not sure if this second point is correct*
-If an object is at constant velocity around an axis of rotation, are the external forces at equilibrium?