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Rotational Equilibrium & Dynamics

Rotational Equilibrium & Dynamics. 8-2: Equilibrium & Center of Mass. Question. There is a point on a broom (or any extended object) at which it will balance perfectly. If you cut the broom at that point and weigh each part of the broom, what would you find?. Equilibrium.

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Rotational Equilibrium & Dynamics

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  1. Rotational Equilibrium & Dynamics 8-2: Equilibrium & Center of Mass

  2. Question • There is a point on a broom (or any extended object) at which it will balance perfectly. If you cut the broom at that point and weigh each part of the broom, what would you find?

  3. Equilibrium • The ‘broom’ problem is an example of a system (object) in equilibrium • Conditions for Equilibrium: • For a system (object) to be in equilibrium it must have: • 1. Translational EquilibriumSF=0—the net force on the object must be zero. 2. Rotational EquilibriumSt=0—the net torque on the object must be zero.

  4. Analysis of the broom problem • What forces are acting on the broom? • What torques are acting on the broom? • Which side weighs more? Physics Rocks!!!

  5. Sample Problem #1 • Where must the kid on the right be sitting for the system to remain in rotational equilibrium?

  6. Sample Problem #2 • A 400.0 N child and a 300 N child sit on either end of a 2.0 m long seesaw. Where along the seesaw should the pivot be placed to ensure rotational equilibrium?

  7. Center of Mass/Gravity • The center of mass is the point at which all the mass of an object can be considered to be concentrated. • The center of gravity is the point at which the gravitational force acts on an object as if it were a point mass. • In this class center of masscenter of gravity.

  8. Position of Center of Mass/Gravity • For regularly shaped objects (sphere, cube, rod etc.), the center of gravity is located at the geometric center of the object. XCG XCG XCG

  9. Check Yourself • Where is the center of gravity of a donut? XCG (Notice the center of gravity is located outside of the object!)

  10. Solving Equilibrium Problems • Draw a picture and label the appropriate forces. • Apply 1st condition for equilibrium—SF=0. • Choose an axis of rotation (be clever about it). • Apply 2nd condition for equilibrium—St=0.

  11. Sample Problem #3 • A uniform bridge 20.0 m long and weighing 4.00x105 N is supported by two pillars located 3.00 m from each end. If a 1.96x104 N car is parked 8.00 m from one end of the bridge, how much force does each pillar exert?

  12. Solution: • Given: • L=20.0 m • FB= 4.00x105 N • FC= 1.96x104 N • Unknown: • FP1 • FP2

  13. Stability and Toppling • An object is stable if its CG is above its base. STABLE CG CG UNSTABLE Weight Weight Axis BASE BASE Axis

  14. Stability and Toppling • Example

  15. Check Yourself Three trucks are parked on a slope. Which truck(s) tip over? BASE CG CG CG

  16. Demo: Picking candy off the floor

  17. Demo: Balance the Can Coca-Cola CG x

  18. Demo: Magic anti-gravity Bottle holder

  19. Q: Why does a ball roll down hill?

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