5.10 - Real-Life Applications
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Practice Questions
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What is torque?
💡 Hint: Think of it like how a door rotates when pushed.
Why is the center of mass important in sports?
💡 Hint: Consider tightrope walkers.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does torque refer to in physics?
💡 Hint: Think about how levers work.
True or False: The center of mass is always at the geometric center of an object.
💡 Hint: Consider unevenly shaped objects.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a toy car that can accelerate quickly. What factors would you consider regarding torque and moment of inertia?
💡 Hint: Think about materials and weight distributions.
Evaluate how weight distribution affects a gymnast's performance on the beam. Consider balance and torque.
💡 Hint: Visualize a gymnast performing a split.
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