Day 8 - Physical Quantities for Object in Static Flashcards

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The average position of all the mass in the system

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Center of mas

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2
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The location of the center of mass determines the?

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Stability

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3
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This equilibrium is if the CG is at its lowest possible point

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Stable

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4
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This equilibrium is when an object can be moved without affecting the location of CM

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Neutral

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5
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This is the tendency to produce rotation

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Torque

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6
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The pivot point to point where the force acts and it is always perpendicular to the F

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Moment arm

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7
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It is how objects behave when they’re not accelerating

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Statics

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8
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It is when the sum of torques is 0 or there is no net force

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Rotational Equilibrium

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