How Does the Angle at P1 Change Over Time Until the Object Falls?

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The discussion focuses on calculating the change in angle at point P1 over time until an object falls, using the coordinates of P1 and P2, where P2 represents the center of mass. The calculation involves determining the torque from gravity about P1, considering the object's potential velocity. Participants emphasize the importance of creating a Free Body Diagram (FBD) to sum the moments acting on the mechanical system, which is crucial for understanding the dynamics involved.

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I have provided an illustration so that anyone who understands enough about rigid body physics can understand what I mean.
So I have 2 Points P1 and P2. P2 is the center of mass which has an X and Y coordinate. P1 is where I think that it will fall over from and only has an X location.

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Now what I want is to find a way to get how far the angle at P1 will change in relation to where these points are within a given amount of time until the edge on the far right bottom hits the floor and this object may or may not have a velocity when I am making the calculation.
 
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Just calculate the torque from gravity about P1
 
AI_Messiah said:
Summary:: I have provided an illustration so that anyone who understands enough about rigid body physics can understand what I mean.

So I have 2 Points P1 and P2. P2 is the center of mass which has an X and Y coordinate. P1 is where I think that it will fall over from and only has an X location.

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Now what I want is to find a way to get how far the angle at P1 will change in relation to where these points are within a given amount of time until the edge on the far right bottom hits the floor and this object may or may not have a velocity when I am making the calculation.
So as @Dale says, you just sum the moments on your Free Body Diagram (FBD) that you draw for the mechanical system. Do you know how to do that yet? Is this related to your other thread start here at PF?

https://www.physicsforums.com/threads/rigid-body-physics-machine-learning-environment.1012171/
 

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