Product Summary
There are two requirements for an object to be in static equilibrium:
- The sum of the torques is zero.
- The sum of the forces is zero.
An object is hung from a horizontal meter stick which is suspended from a vertical rod by a string. Summing the torques, the equation is solved for the tension in the string. The tension in the string is also measured directly with the Wireless Force Sensor.
By summing the forces, the force at the pivot is determined.
Teaching Advantage
- The PASCO Pivot has a built-in level to make it easy to tell when the meter stick is horizontal. The Wireless Force Sensor gives a direct reading of the tension in the string.
Concepts
- The sum of the torques is zero.
- The sum of the forces is zero.
- The force of the weight of the meterstick acts at its center of mass.
What's Included
Experiment Library
Perform the following experiments and more with the Static Equilibrium.
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College / Engineering • Physics
There are two requirements for an object to be in static equilibrium: The sum of the torques is zero and the sum of the forces is zero. An object is hung from a horizontal meter stick which is suspended from a vertical rod by...
