Torques on a Rod - Need Quick Help

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The discussion focuses on analyzing the forces and torques acting on a rod. It highlights that while the rod may be in horizontal translational equilibrium, it is not in vertical equilibrium due to a greater downward force. The moments about the center of the rod need to be computed to determine if they sum to zero. The only torque acting on the rod is a counterclockwise torque from the vertical component of a force, which is perpendicular to the radius. Understanding these dynamics is essential for solving the problem effectively.
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If anyone can give me some quick help on this, I would appreciate it.

Thanks in advance.
 
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physicsguy101 said:
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If anyone can give me some quick help on this, I would appreciate it.

Thanks in advance.

I can't quite tell, but it looks like it's possible that the vertical and horizontal components of force could each sum to zero. But what about the moments? Try computing the sum of the moments about the center of the rod. Is it zero?

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Well, looking at the horizontal axis only we can assume from the picture that the rod is in translational equilibrium (it doesn't move) along the horizontal axis. But looking in the vertical axis, we see a greater force downwards than the vertical component of F(3), so the rod is actually moving downwards (it's not in vertical translational equilibrium). Even if we assume that the rod is in translational equilibrium both in horizontal and vertical axes due to diagram error, if you call your pivot point the point where F(2) is acting upon, the only torque applied is a counterclockwise torque by the vertical component of F(3), which is perpendicular to a radius extending from the rod = actual torque.

I hope that helps!
 
Thanks guys! I appreciate the help!
 

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