Some one help my science homework is due tomorrow and I'm so stuck with question 8-9, and 11-12
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Answer:
τ = 32.8635 N-m (counterclockwise)
Explanation:
Given
M = 2 kg
L = 2 m
r = 0.10 m
m₁ = 4 kg
r₁ = (1.00-0.30)m = 0.70 m
m₂ = 5 Kg
r₂ = (0.90-0.75)m = 0.15 m
In order to determine the torque on the meterstick if it is received and allowed to pivot about the 90 cm mark (ypu can see the pic to understand the question), we apply:
τ = r₁*m₁*g + r₂*m₂*g - r*M*g = g*(r₁*m₁+r₂*m₂-r*M)
⇒ τ = (9.81 m/s²)(0.70 m*4 kg + 0.15 m*5 Kg - 0.10 m*2 kg)
⇒ τ = 32.8635 N-m (counterclockwise)
