Calculate a Force’s magnitude that will create a Net Torque of 0 around a given point. The force makes an angle of 90˚ with the distance vector from the point. The weight of the beam needs to be considered. 4 problems.
Consider the beam shown below to be in equilibrium(Net Torque = 0) around the pin joint at Point A. The mass of the beam is 11.0 kg, and the distance between vertical yellow marks is 24 cm.
What is the value of the torque produced by the force due to gravity on the beam?
Torque magnitude
N*cm
What is the direction of the torque produced by the force due to gravity on the beam?
What is the value of the force, F, at B that will put the beam in equilibrium?
Force magnitude
Newtons
What is the direction of the torque produced by the force, F, at B that will put the beam in equilibrium?
Consider the beam shown below to be in equilibrium(Net Torque = 0) around the pin joint at Point A. The mass of the beam is 5.0 kg, and the distance between vertical yellow marks is 22 cm.
Consider the beam shown below to be in equilibrium(Net Torque = 0) around the pin joint at Point A. The mass of the beam is 11.5 kg, and the distance between vertical yellow marks is 20 cm.
Consider the beam shown below to be in equilibrium(Net Torque = 0) around the pin joint at Point A. The mass of the beam is 13.0 kg, and the distance between vertical yellow marks is 26 cm.