Here is the problem simplified. I think I should have presented the problem like this:
A pendulum bob of mass M, and having a rod of no mass and a length D, pivots from a bearing having no friction.
A force F is applied tangentially to the pendulum's arc to the mass M.
Compute new angle after F...
Maybe this will help. Think about the anti-torque rotor on a helicopter. But, instead of being a simple torque moment problem, we have a suspended weight.
The motor is driving an axle which is driving a resistance ( not shown) that generates torque. That torque would spin the body around the axle if the axle was fixed.
Sorry, please ignore previous post. The torque applies a constant torque of 1 / 4 at 4' on a suspended vertical mass.
What is the resultant angle after toque is applied?
Clearly, I am in over my head.
What I require is a formula where I can plug in torque using ft/lbs, horizontal distance of CG from axle in feet or inches, and weight in pounds.
I require degrees from horizontal, and offset of CG to maintain horizontal or another degree.
A lab set up with a...
Hi billy. The result. At 90 degrees the applied torque equals the weight of the suspended mass. At 45 degrees, 1/2 the suspended weight. It's a simple mathematical relationship! Thanks for your assistance in getting my head around this.