Equilibrium and Elasticity problems

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The forum discussion centers on solving equilibrium and elasticity problems involving torque, forces, and material properties. The first question requires determining the fulcrum position for a balanced meter stick with an added weight. The second question involves calculating the force exerted by a wall on a ladder under a frictionless condition. The third question addresses the stretching of a wire under applied forces, comparing it to a second wire with different dimensions. Understanding torque and equilibrium principles is essential for solving these problems.

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Hello,

Please I have 3 questions and I don't know how to solve them. So, please help me with the way to solve these questions.

Q1 :

A uniform 267-g meter stick can be balanced by a 217-g weight placed at the 100-cm mark if the fulcrum is placed at the point marked:

Give your answer in centimeters.


Q2 :

An 882-N man stands halfway up a 6.5-m long ladder of negligible weight. The base of the ladder is a = 4.6m from the wall as shown. Assuming that the wall-ladder contact is frictionless, find the magnitude of the force with which the wall pushes against the ladder?

Answer in SI units.


Q3 :

A certain wire stretches 0.82cm when outward forces with magnitude F are applied to each end. The same forces are applied to a wire of the same material but with 4.9 times the diameter and 3.8 times the length of the first wire. How much does the second wire stretch?

Answer in CENTIMETERS and upto 2 decimal places.
 
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ahmadonline said:
Answer in CENTIMETERS and upto 2 decimal places.

Here, at PF we are not supposed to answer the questions. We help students solve the question by resolving any doubt or giving hints.

These questions involve concept of torque. Are you familiar with it? Here you need to balance all kind of force and torque to attain equilibrium.
 

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