Good. You can do some very interesting experiments with that equipment.
If the rod is in rotational equilibrium, then the net torques acting on it is zero:
∑ τ = 0
Let's give the system a counterclockwise orientation, so that forces that would cause the rod to rotate counterclockwise act in the positive direction. Compute the magnitudes of each torque:
• at the left end,
τ = + (50 N) (2.0 m) = 100 N•m
• at the right end,
τ = - (200 N) (5.0 m) = - 1000 N•m
• at a point a distance d to the right of the pivot point,
τ = + (300 N) d
Then
∑ τ = 100 N•m - 1000 N•m + (300 N) d = 0
⇒ (300 N) d = 1100 N•m
⇒ d ≈ 3.7 m
Answer : The power absorbed by the bulb is, 0.600 W
Explanation :
As we know that,
Power = Voltage × Current
Given:
Voltage = 3 V
Current = 200 mA = 0.200 A
Conversion used : (1 mA = 0.001 A)
Now put all the given values in the above formula, we get:
Power = Voltage × Current
Power = 3V × 0.200 A
Power = 0.600 W
Thus, the power absorbed by the bulb is, 0.600 W
