3 - Force and Moment Equilibrium
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Practice Questions
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What condition must be met for an object to be in translational equilibrium?
💡 Hint: Consider what it means for forces to cancel each other out.
Define rotational equilibrium.
💡 Hint: Think about what keeps objects from rotating.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What condition must be met for an object to be in translational equilibrium?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when forces push on an object.
In rotational equilibrium, what must the sum of moments equal?
💡 Hint: Consider what prevents an object from rotating.
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Challenge Problems
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A seesaw is perfectly balanced when a 30 kg child sits 2 m from the center on one side. How far must a 45 kg child sit on the other side to maintain equilibrium?
💡 Hint: Set up an equation based on the principle of moments.
A beam is supported at one end and has a load of 200 N located 3 m from the pivot. Calculate the moment exerted about the pivot.
💡 Hint: Apply the formula for calculating torque.
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