Answer:
Answer is explained in the explanation section below.
Explanation:
Part A)
From conserve moment of force, we have:
F1d1 = F2d2
F1 x (3.80 x m) = 15N x (15 x
m)
F1 =
F1 = 59.2 N
Force exerted by the biceps when the hand is empty.
Part B)
The 80 N weight acts at 33 cm and 15 N at 15 cm, then the center of mass is:
x =
x =
x = 30.16 x m
Total Weight is:
F = 80N + 15N = 95N
From the conserve moment of force, we have:
F ( 3.8 x ) = 95N (30.16 x
)
F = 754 N
Part C:
From the above two examples solved, the force exerted by the biceps is higher than downward force, due to this muscle need to be very strong.
Part D)
The force exerted by elbow on the forearm is:
The force exerted by the elbow and biceps are in upward direction and total weight is in downward direction. So, the balancing force in vertical direction is:
F2 + 754N = 95N
F2 = 95N -754N
F2 = -659N
Negative sign shows the force is in downward direction.
Part E)
The bicep muscle acts perpendicular to the forearm, so it is lever arm stays the same. but those of the other two forces decreases as the arm is raised. There tension in the biceps muscle decreases.
Part F)
Angle = 53 degrees.
So,
Force = FcosФ
Force = 754 cos 53
Force = 453.76 N
Part G)
The value of force has gone downwards. It has decreased from that of part B.
