How Do Two People Balance a Uniform Beam at Different Distances?

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In summary, static equilibrium torque is the measure of the rotational force needed to keep an object in a state of rest or constant rotational motion. It is calculated using the formula T = F x d, where T is torque, F is the force applied, and d is the distance from the axis of rotation to the point of application of the force. The difference between static equilibrium torque and dynamic equilibrium torque is that in dynamic equilibrium, there is a net torque of zero, while in static equilibrium, there is no net torque. The direction of the force applied affects the direction of the torque, with perpendicular forces resulting in the greatest torque. Real-world examples of static equilibrium torque include balancing a seesaw, opening a door, or using a wrench to

Nov 29, 2010

nameVoid

a uniform beam of length l and mass m is caried by two people one is distance d1 from the left end the other is distance d2 from the right end determine the force each person exerts on the beam.
I have yet to encounter a rotational problem such as this with 2 axi

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Nov 29, 2010

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Choose your pivot point to be either of the people points. Calculate torques about that point.

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What is static equilibrium torque?

Static equilibrium torque is the measure of the rotational force needed to keep an object in a state of rest or constant rotational motion. It is dependent on the distance of the force from the axis of rotation and the magnitude of the force.

How is static equilibrium torque calculated?

The formula for calculating static equilibrium torque is T = F x d, where T is torque, F is the force applied, and d is the distance from the axis of rotation to the point of application of the force.

What is the difference between static equilibrium torque and dynamic equilibrium torque?

Static equilibrium torque refers to the balance of forces needed to keep an object in a state of rest or constant rotational motion, while dynamic equilibrium torque refers to the balance of forces needed to keep an object in a state of changing rotational motion. In dynamic equilibrium, there is a net torque of zero, while in static equilibrium, there is no net torque.

How does the direction of the force affect static equilibrium torque?

The direction of the force applied affects the direction of the torque. If the force is applied perpendicular to the axis of rotation, the torque will be the greatest. If the force is applied at an angle to the axis of rotation, the torque will be reduced based on the angle of the force.

What are some real-world examples of static equilibrium torque?

Examples of static equilibrium torque include balancing a seesaw, opening a door, or using a wrench to tighten a bolt. In all of these situations, the forces acting on the object are balanced, resulting in a state of static equilibrium.