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- Homework Statement
- The magnitudes of the forces is not given
- Relevant Equations
- F net = F1+F2+F3... =0
Can someone help me find which object is in static equilibrium?
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In summary, option D has two equal forces acting on the right side of the object which balances it out.
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Please, explain which is your choice and why?
Please, explain which is your choice and why?
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I chose B because the two forces in the right side are acting in the sides of the object while the one which is facing to the left is in the middle so i thought they will balance.Lnewqban said:
(the forces have the same magnitude in option B)
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Are two not more forceful than one?Pawn said:
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So the correct option is D ?PeroK said:
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What is your argument? Presenting that will give you better feedback than a simple yes/no.Pawn said:
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Because the force that's acting on the left is twice that of the force that is acting in the right so the net force will be zero.Orodruin said:
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There's something not quite right about the way you've phrased that. What about "the single force on the left is equal in magnitude to ... forces on the right". Can you fill in the blanks?Pawn said:
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The single force on the left is equal in magnitude to the sum of magnitudes of the forces on the right .PeroK said:
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That sounds better. "Sum" is the key word here, in my opinion.Pawn said:
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Two conditions have to be fulfilled in order that a rigid body is in static equilibrium:
- The sum of the external forces on the rigid object must equal zero
- The sum of the external torques on the rigid object must equal zero
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That leaves us both C and D. So which is it ?Pawn said:
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If you follow the thread back, that was in reference to option D.BvU said:
It could have been better drawn, though. The two forces on the right appear to be equal in magnitude but are visibly not the same lateral displacement from the force on the left.
FAQ: Can someone help me find which object is in static equilibrium?
What is static equilibrium?
Static equilibrium is a state in which an object is at rest and the net force acting on it is equal to zero. This means that the object is not moving and all the forces acting on it are balanced.
How do you determine if an object is in static equilibrium?
To determine if an object is in static equilibrium, you need to analyze the forces acting on the object. If the sum of all the forces acting on the object is equal to zero, then the object is in static equilibrium.
What factors affect an object's static equilibrium?
The factors that affect an object's static equilibrium include the magnitude and direction of the forces acting on the object, the object's mass, and the object's position or orientation.
Can an object be in static equilibrium if it is moving?
No, an object cannot be in static equilibrium if it is moving. Static equilibrium requires the object to be at rest.
How can I find which object is in static equilibrium?
To find which object is in static equilibrium, you can use the equations of static equilibrium, which involve setting the sum of all the forces acting on the object equal to zero and solving for the unknown forces or variables.