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To increase the base area so as to lower the centre of gravity.
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Standing with feet apart lowers centre of gravity.
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- Figure 3 shows a uniform metre rule pivoted at the 30 cm mark. It is balanced by a weight of 2 N suspended at the 5 cm mark.(Solved)
Figure 3 shows a uniform metre rule pivoted at the 30 cm mark. It is balanced by a weight of 2 N suspended at the 5 cm mark.
Determine the weight of the metre rule
Date posted: April 19, 2017. Answers (1)
- Figure 5 shows a uniform bar of length 1.0 m pivoted near one end. The bar is kept in equilibrium by a spring balance as shown.(Solved)
Figure 5 shows a uniform bar of length 1.0 m pivoted near one end. The bar is kept in equilibrium by a spring balance as shown.
Given that the reading of the spring balance is 0.6 N, determine the weight of the bar
Date posted: April 19, 2017. Answers (1)
- Figure 3 shows a bimetallic strip with a wooden handle, suspended horizontally using a thin thread.(Solved)
Figure 3 shows a bimetallic strip with a wooden handle, suspended horizontally using a thin thread.
The strip is heated at the point shown. Explain why the system tips to the right
Date posted: April 19, 2017. Answers (1)
- The system in Figure 9 is in equilibrium.(Solved)
The system in Figure 9 is in equilibrium.
Determine the weight of the bar
Date posted: April 19, 2017. Answers (1)
- Figure 3 shows a rectangular block of wood with a hollow section (inside) at the position shown. The block is resting on a Horizontal bench(Solved)
Figure 3 shows a rectangular block of wood with a hollow section (inside) at the position shown. The block is resting on a Horizontal bench
i) State the effect on the stability of the block when the hollow section is filled with water
ii) Explain your answer in (i) above.
Date posted: April 19, 2017. Answers (1)
- Figure 3 shows two identical trolleys with loads A and B. The loads are identical in shape and size(Solved)
Figure 3 shows two identical trolleys with loads A and B. The loads are identical in shape and size
Given that the density of A is greater than that of B, explain why the trolley in Figure 3 (ii) is more stable
Date posted: April 19, 2017. Answers (1)
- Figure 7 shows a non-uniform log of mass 100 kg balanced on the pivot by a 2 kg mass placed as shown.(Solved)
Figure 7 shows a non-uniform log of mass 100 kg balanced on the pivot by a 2 kg mass placed as shown.
Determine the distance of the centre of gravity of the log from the pivot.
Date posted: April 18, 2017. Answers (1)
- Figure 3 shows two identical hollow spheres. Sphere A is completely filled with the liquid while B is partially filled with identical liquid.(Solved)
Figure 3 shows two identical hollow spheres. Sphere A is completely filled with the liquid while B is partially filled with identical liquid.
When the two spheres are rolled gently on a horizontal surface, it is observed that the sphere B stops earlier that the sphere A. Explain this observation.
Date posted: April 18, 2017. Answers (1)
- Figure 2 shows a beaker placed on a bench. A block of ice is placed in the beaker as shown(Solved)
Figure 2 shows a beaker placed on a bench. A block of ice is placed in the beaker as shown
State and explain the change in the stability of the beaker when the ice melts
Date posted: April 18, 2017. Answers (1)
- John carried a uniform post of mass 20 kg horizontally on his shoulders as shown in(Solved)
John carried a uniform post of mass 20 kg horizontally on his shoulders as shown in Fig 6. He placed the post on his shoulder such that the centre of gravity of the pole is 1.0 m behind him. He balanced the post by applying a downwards force F at a point 0.5 m on the part of the pole in front of him.
Determine the value of the force F.
Date posted: April 18, 2017. Answers (1)
- In the set up in the Fig. 3, the metre rule is in equilibrium(Solved)
In the set up in the Fig. 3, the metre rule is in equilibrium
Given that the metre rule is uniform, determine its weight.
Date posted: April 18, 2017. Answers (1)
- Figure 4 shows a uniform metal rod balanced at its centre by different forces.(Solved)
Figure 4 shows a uniform metal rod balanced at its centre by different forces.
Determine the value of T.
Date posted: April 18, 2017. Answers (1)
- Figure 5 shows a uniform rod 4 m and of mass 2 kg. It is pivoted 1 m from one end and balanced horizontally by a string attached near the other end(Solved)
Figure 5 shows a uniform rod 4 m and of mass 2 kg. It is pivoted 1 m from one end and balanced horizontally by a string attached near the other end
Determine the position where a mass of 5 kg should be placed on the rod so that the rod remains horizontally by a string attached near the other end.
Date posted: April 18, 2017. Answers (1)
- Figure 9 shows a uniform bar in equilibrium under the action of two forces.(Solved)
Figure 9 shows a uniform bar in equilibrium under the action of two forces.
Determine the value of F.
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- Figure 4 shows a uniform metre rule of weight I N with two weights of 0.18 N and 0.12 N suspended from its ends.(Solved)
Figure 4 shows a uniform metre rule of weight I N with two weights of 0.18 N and 0.12 N suspended from its ends.
Determine how far from the 0.18 N weight a pivot should be placed in order to balance the meter rule
Date posted: April 18, 2017. Answers (1)
- Figure 9 shows a uniform light bar one meter in length in equilibrium under the action of forces F1, F2, F3 and F4. All the forces are in the same plane. Use the information on the figure to answer questions a) and b)(Solved)
Figure 9 shows a uniform light bar one meter in length in equilibrium under the action of forces F1, F2, F3 and F4. All the forces are in the same plane. Use the information on the figure to answer questions
Name one set of forces on the figure that constitutes a couple
Date posted: April 18, 2017. Answers (1)
- Determine the moment of the couple shown in Figure 10.(Solved)
Determine the moment of the couple shown in Figure 10.
Date posted: April 18, 2017. Answers (1)
- Fig. 2 shows a rigid body acted upon by a set of forces. The magnitudes of the forces are as follows: F1 = 3N, F2 = 6N, F3 = 3N, F4 = 4N, F5 = 3N and F6 = 3N.
(Solved)
Fig. 2 shows a rigid body acted upon by a set of forces. The magnitudes of the forces are as follows: F1 = 3N, F2 = 6N, F3 = 3N, F4 = 4N, F5 = 3N and F6 = 3N.
Identify the couple among these forces.
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- Fig. 5 shows a wheel W pivoted at its centre, O and held stationary by string and a spring. The tension in the string is T and the force on the springs is F. Use this information to answer questions 2 and 3(Solved)
Fig. 5 shows a wheel W pivoted at its centre, O and held stationary by string and a spring. The tension in the string is T and the force on the springs is F. Use this information to answer questions a) and b)
a) State how the magnitude of T and F compare. Give reasons for your answer
b) State what would happen to the wheel if the string snapped
Date posted: April 18, 2017. Answers (1)
- The diagram in Fig. 5 shows a beam of negligible weight balanced by a constant forces P and Q.(Solved)
The diagram in Fig. 5 shows a beam of negligible weight balanced by a constant forces P and Q.
Derive the relations
hip between x and y
Date posted: April 18, 2017. Answers (1)