Equilibrium Definition and 1000 Threads

  1. D

    Energy conservation - maximun height and equilibrium height

    Homework Statement A ball of mass M = 0.320kg is connected by a light but rigid rod of length L = 0.770m to a pivot and held in place with the rod being vertical. A wind exerts a constant force F to the right on the ball. The ball is released from rest, and the wind makes it swing up to a...
  2. M

    Thermal equilibrium for ice being added to liquid water

    Homework Statement 0.05625 m^3 of H2O(s) is added to a thermally isolated system of 20 L of H2O (l). If the ice was initially at 0 C and the liquid water was initially at 95 C, what is the final state and temperature? The Attempt at a Solution I missed class for this so I'm going by...
  3. greyshrop

    How to Solve Equilibrium Problems in Homework?

    I can't finish the last problems on my homework. I asked my teacher and he wouldn't help me, can someone please help me? I'm so confused!
  4. M

    [HELP] Equilibrium of Non - Concurrent Force System

    Homework Statement Calculate the force P that is required to hold the 120lb roller at rest on the rough incline. (see attachments for Free body diagram)Homework Equations Summation of Forces X = 0 Summation of Forces Y = 0 Summation of Moment along A = 0 Moment = Fd The Attempt at a Solution...
  5. carllacan

    Equilibrium from multivariable potential energy

    Homework Statement Three masses are disposed in a circular lane and linked with springs (resting lengths Lo). Find the potential energy and, from it, the equilibrium positions. (see image: https://www.dropbox.com/s/evqcspwlj68p5n9/2014-02-05%2016.07.07.jpg ) Homework Equations The...
  6. B

    Electron in equilibrium between two plates

    [b]1. An electron is placed between two charged parallel plates. The electron is in equilibrium between the electric force and the gravitational force. a) Make a drawing of the experimental setup. Label the direction of the gravitational field, the placement of the plates, and indicate which...
  7. T

    Intro Thermodynamics equilibrium problem

    Homework Statement A 3.6-kg block of ice originally at 263 K is placed in thermal contact with a 13-kg block of silver (cAg = 233 J/kg-K) which is initially at 1006 K. The H2O and silver system is insulated from any other heat transfer. 1)At what temperature will the system achieve...
  8. TheFerruccio

    Finding Equilibrium State for Two Blocks Connected by Pulley System

    Two Blocks Connected by Pulley System Homework Statement [EDIT] sorry, I forgot to post the goal of this problem. [EDIT] I wrote the question wrong. At what point does the system come to rest? What is the maximum distance it will fall? Two blocks are connected by a rope and pulley system...
  9. gcombina

    Rigid Object in Equilibrium Problem please

    A 3.0-kg ball and a 1.0-kg ball are placed at opposite ends of a massless beam so that the system is in equilibrium as shown. Note: The drawing is not drawn to scale. What is the ratio of the lengths, b/a? (a) 2.0 (c) 3.0 (e) 5.0 (b) 2.5 (d) 4.0
  10. C

    Water poured over ice until temp is at equilibrium

    Homework Statement Suppose 337g of water at 32.9°C is poured over a 59.3g cube of ice with a temperature of -5.67°C. Does all the ice melt? If all the ice melts, what is the final temperature of the water? If all of the ice does not melt, how much ice remains when the ice-water mixture reaches...
  11. gcombina

    Finding the Center of Mass: Balancing a Plank with an 800-N Person

    1. A horizontal, 10-m plank weighs 100 N. It rests on two supports that are placed 1.o m from each end. How close to one end can an 800-N person stand without causing the plank to tip?
  12. U

    Donnan equilibrium -how is the potential difference caused?

    So I was watching a video about Gibbs-Donnan equilibrium () On one side of the semipermeable membrane, there is a solution of potassium ions and impermeable protein ion (negative 1 charge). On the other side there is potassium chloride. It said that after the electrical and chemical...
  13. H

    Why Can't Rotational Equilibrium Be Achieved in This Problem?

    Mass 1 is located at the far left end of a 90 cm beam. Mass 2 is located at the center of the beam, and mass 3 is located 30 cm from the center, on the right side. Mass 3 and mass 1 are the same. If the fulcrum is located 10 cm to the left of the center of the beam, what is the mass of mass 2 if...
  14. Y

    Charged conductor in electrostatic equilibrium

    I have read that in electrostatic equilibrium, their are no electric fields or else the charges would be moving. So given a positively charged spherical shell, the positive charges would repel each other and reside on the outside, causing the shell to be in electrostatic equilibrium. But if...
  15. M

    Substance is in equilibrium between its vapour and liquid

    In Chemistry, if a substance is in equilibrium between its vapour and liquid, does it account for the dissolved gas molecules? I have always heard that the rate of evaporate = rate of condensation in a case like this, but does the rate of evaporation include the dissolved gases escaping and...
  16. I

    Solving Equilibrium: 80N Ladder on Wall & Ground

    Homework Statement A)A ladder of weight 80N rests against a smooth wall at an angle of 29 degrees to the vertical with its end on a rough horizontal floor.If the ladder is in equillibrium calculate the reaction (magnitude and direction) of the ground and the wall. Bi)a man of weight 80N...
  17. R

    Statics Rigid Body Equilibrium Problem

    Homework Statement The given force F is equal to 5000N,γ=〖30〗^o and α=〖15〗^o. The moment on member 4 is to be found. The geometry of the structure was worked out separately. Homework Equations To solve the problem I tried to use the Equilibrium equations which state that...
  18. A

    Force at point A and E (Static Equilibrium)

    a man is trying to fix the light bulb at the top of his house ceiling.to reach the bulb,he is using a stepladder that is in equilibrium state.sides AC and CE are each 9.0 m long and hinged at C.Bar BD is attached with a rod that is 3.0 m long,halfway up.The man who is climbing 5.0 m along the...
  19. M

    Does Temperature Affect the Time to Reach Thermal Equilibrium?

    Is there a relationship between increasing temperature in one test tube and keeping the other temperature constant and the time it takes to reach thermal equilibrium Homework Statement Is there are relationship between increasing the temperature of water and keeping the other same and the...
  20. kira506

    2 Reactions of 2 objects are not at equilibrium

    Why are the reactions from two objects not at equilibrium ?
  21. S

    What is the relationship between ΔG and equilibrium on a graph?

    Using this graph: http://postimg.org/image/vkv0ho8yb/ As the reaction proceeds it stops at the equilibrium as it has the lowest Gibbs energy. However, I don't understand why ΔG=0 at that point. As shown in the arrow isn't the ΔG greater in magnitude than when the reaction goes to completion...
  22. E

    What Is the Coefficient of Friction in an Equilibrium System?

    The person in the system above has a mass of 60 kg. If the system is in equilibrium, what is the coefficient of friction between the person and the ground, to two decimal places? I need help on this question , I have done some work on it which is given below: Converted masses into...
  23. A

    Heat transfer and time needed to reach thermal equilibrium

    I was hoping someone could lend a hand with a question about thermodynamics. It's been years since I've done work on thermodynamics. Let's say I have a plastic 275 gallon liquid container, filled with a mixture of Propylene Glycol and Water (50/50 by volume). The container is placed inside of...
  24. M

    Mass places o that it is in equilibrium

    Homework Statement A mass,M, is fixed at a position of 3m. Another mass, 2M, is fixed at the position -1m. What position(s) can a third mass, 3M, be placed so that it is in equilibrium. Homework Equations The only thing I could think of is M(3)+2M(-1)+3Mx=0 The Attempt at a...
  25. Q

    How to Determine Moles of Product at Equilibrium in a Gas Reaction?

    Homework Statement Nitrous oxide reacts with ozone to form dinitrogen pentoxide. There are four moles of each reactant and the volume of the container in which this reaction takes place is 2 L. T is constant. The equilibrium constant for this reaction is 1. How many moles of product are...
  26. J

    Two gear system in static equilibrium

    Homework Statement Two solid steel shafts are coupled together using meshed gears. Determine the angle of twist of end A. Shaft DC is fixed at D. Homework Equations angle of twist = torque * shaft length / ( polar moment of inertia * shear modulus) balance of forces where the two gears...
  27. R

    Equilibrium of a gas mixture from partial pressures

    Homework Statement Suppose we have a mixture of the gases H2, CO2, CO and, H2O at 1200 K, with partial pressures pH2 = 0.55 bar, pCO2 = 0.2 bar, pCO = 1.25 bar, and pH2O = 0.1 bar. Is the reaction described by the equation CO + H2O <=> H2 + CO2 at equilibrium under these conditions? If not...
  28. paulmdrdo

    MHB Calculating Torques for Equilibrium of Truss System

    I wonder if there's a physics person here who could help me solve this problem. the loads applied to the truss shown in the figure cause reactions shown at A & D. A free body diagram of hinge A forms concurrent force system shown enclosed at A. Determine the magnitude of forces P & F directed...
  29. A

    How Is Torque Equilibrium Applied to a Sphere Tethered to a Wall?

    Homework Statement A uniform sphere of weight mg and radius r0 is tethered to a wall by a rope of length ℓ. The rope is tied to the wall a distance h above the contact point of the sphere, as shown in the figure.(Figure 1) The rope makes an angle θ with respect to the wall and is not in line...
  30. W

    Equilibrium and Torque of a table

    Homework Statement The top view of a table, with weight Wt, is shown in the figure. (Figure 1) The table has lost the leg at (Lx, Ly), in the upper right corner of the diagram, and is in danger of tipping over. Company is about to arrive, so the host tries to stabilize the table by placing a...
  31. S

    Are P and E fields in LIH dielectric in dynamic equilibrium

    If we know that the Polarization P in LIH dielectrics is proportional to the net field inside the dielectric according to: P = ε0χeE...(1) And we know that D = εE...(2) Does it not follow that we can ascertain the polarization directly from the applied (free charge) field, since we...
  32. G

    Simple Harmonic Motion Equilibrium

    I am a little confused with this subject. If you have a mass hanging from a spring, there is a specific equilibrium point, but what if you apply a force downwards on the mass, will this have an effect on the equilibrium position or will it remain the same? thanks!
  33. P

    Equilibrium equation for a frame

    Homework Statement http://postimg.org/image/scm11r483/ So when considering the free body diagram for member BE, why is the force P not included? Does the Ex account for the bit of the P=210 that would act on member BE?
  34. S

    Equilibrium of Particle: Finding Maximum Crate Weight with Two 100N Cords

    Hie guys, Two cords can each support a maximum load of 100 N,we need to find the maximum weight of crate that can be hoisted at contant velocity. My question is which cord am i suppose to consider as 100N?
  35. U

    Is the bar in static equilibrium?

    Homework Statement uk of fraction between bar and both surfaces is 0.2. Bar weighs 5 kg. i) Is the bar in static equilibrium? If not, which end will fall down and which end will go up? Homework Equations F-uk*FnThe Attempt at a Solution Not sure how to even begin analyzing this. I cannot...
  36. K

    Torque Problem Static equilibrium

    Homework Statement Homework Equations How to do this question ?? The Attempt at a Solution I know sum of torque and force = 0 at fapplied i got torque = 25sin(45) * 3.8m = 67.18N .. But don't know what to do next !
  37. M

    Engineering Statics 3D equilibrium (sleeves and ball joints)

    Homework Statement Ends A and B of the 5-kg rigid bar are attached by lightweight collars that may slide over the smooth fixed rods shown in the figure. The center of mass of the bar is at its midpoint. The length of the bar is 1.5 m. Determine the horizontal force F applied to...
  38. phosgene

    Finding equilibrium distance of an orbiting particle.

    Homework Statement In the diagram below, masses m and Me are in circular orbit about Ms with the same period. http://min.us/i/lprtU83D9cGR Derive an expression for the equilibrium position r of mass m. Homework Equations For a circular orbit, the eccentricity, e = 0...
  39. lonewolf219

    Derivatives and equilibrium position of a spring

    I determined the equilibrium point of a spring by setting the potential energy function U(r) equal to zero and solving for r. But I just looked at the guided solution, and they took the derivative of U(r) first, then solved for r. Is my approach correct? Can we solve for the equilibrium...
  40. C

    Finding Friction in Equilibrium Rod on Ball

    Hi guys. I have one problem from competition that I can't solve. I'll try to translate it. "rod of mass m and length l is lying on a ball of radius R in state of equilibrium. The rod makes angle θ with the horizontal. There is friction in every point of contact, and it's assumed that it is...
  41. Q

    How Much CCl4 Remains Liquid at Equilibrium in a Sealed Flask?

    Homework Statement If 5.00 mL of liquid carbon tetrachloride (CCl4, density = 1.587 g/mL) was injected into a sealed 5.00 L flask at 30.0°C, what volume (if any) of the CCl4 would remain as liquid after equilibrium is reached? (the vapor pressure of CCl4 at 30.0°C is 143.0 mmHg) Homework...
  42. I

    What Causes Incorrect Section Placement in Static Equilibrium and Torque?

    wrong section
  43. L

    Statics- equilibrium of rigid bodies

    Homework Statement An opening in a floor is covered by a 1×1.2-m sheet of plywood of mass 18 kg. The sheet is hinged at A and B and is maintained in a position slightly above the floor by a small block C. Determine the vertical component of the reaction (a) at A, (b) at B, (c) at C.Homework...
  44. C

    Difference between electrochemical equilibrium and chemical equilibriu

    1. What is electrochemical equilibrium and what is chemical equilibrium? 2.What are the differences between the two above? 3. The difference between the two i think is electrochemical equilibrium is a state whereby the electrical charge in both compartments are equals. Wherease...
  45. T

    How Do You Calculate the Mass of a Beam in Static Equilibrium?

    Homework Statement Suppose we take a 1 m long uniform bar and support it at the 22 cm mark. Hanging a 0.29 kg mass on the short end of the beam results in the system being in balance. Find the mass of the beam. Homework Equations \tau=F*r The Attempt at a Solution I set it up so that...
  46. M

    How Does Pressure Remain Constant During a Phase Transition?

    In reference to the graph at the bottom, my textbook has a statement '''..A process of vaporization or condensation at a constant temperature is illustrated by the lines G-H-I or I-H-G, respectively, in figure 16.3. Water would vaporize or condense at a constant temperature as the...
  47. M

    Can a Solid Reach Equilibrium Below the Triple Point?

    How is it that a solid can be in equilibrium below the triple point? Why can't liquid form? It seems odd to me that the molecules can go to a vapor, but not a liquid. It seems like the molecules can sublime more freely than they can melt. Can someone explain this from a molecular view point?
  48. C

    What Is the Equilibrium Concentration of H2(g) at 1000°C?

    Homework Statement consider the following reaction: 2H2O(i) <-> 2H2(g) + O2(g) kc=7.3*10^-18 at 1000oC The initial concentration of water in a reaction vessel is 0.055 mol/L. What is the equilibrium concentration of H2(g) at 1000oC? Homework Equations h20 h2...
  49. L

    Statics Problem, two disks in equilibrium

    Homework Statement http://imgur.com/yVOXkAT The two disks each have a mass of 18kg and are attached at their centers by an elastic cord that has a stiffness of k = 1.6kN/m . Determine the stretch of the cord when the system is in equilibrium and the angle θ of the cord. (Figure 1)...
  50. W

    Osmotic Pressure and Equilibrium constant

    Homework Statement An aqueous solution contains 0.84 g/L of an organic detergent. The osmotic pressure of this solution is 54.4 torr, at 25°C. What is the molar mass (in g/mol) of this detergent? Homework Equations ##pi=MRT## ##R=0.08206L*atm/(mol*K)## The Attempt at a Solution...
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