Identifying Forces and Directions in Torque and Equilibrium

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The discussion revolves around understanding torque and equilibrium, specifically in the context of a tripod setup. The original poster is struggling with the initial questions related to free body diagrams and the forces acting on the system.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Assumption checking, Problem interpretation

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants suggest focusing on individual components of the tripod to analyze forces. There are inquiries about identifying forces and their directions, particularly at the base of one leg.

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The discussion is ongoing, with participants providing guidance on how to approach the problem. There is an emphasis on breaking down the system into manageable parts, but no consensus has been reached yet.

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The original poster has indicated difficulty with the free body diagram and is seeking clarification on the forces involved. The specific questions are attached, but details are not provided in the thread.

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hello everyone

I recently started learning about torque and I'm having a lot of trouble with the first 2 questions. Can someone help me out with the first two questions?

btw, I don't quite understand how to draw the free body diagram for the first question.

PS the questions are located on the attachments
 

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Try considering just one 'leg' of the tripod
 
can someone help me out please?

I'm really stuck.
 
For the first one:
Each leg of the tripod needs to support one third of the object's weight. Keep in mind that this force is being applied strictly vertical
 
I still don't quite get it.
 
Lets start at the bottom of one leg. What forces do you indentify and in what direction are they?
 

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