Static Equilibrium Worksheet
This worksheet covers fundamental concepts of static equilibrium, including forces, torques, and conditions for equilibrium, suitable for Grade 10 Physics students.
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Static Equilibrium Worksheet
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1. Which of the following conditions is NOT required for an object to be in static equilibrium?
Net force is zero.
Net torque is zero.
The object is at rest.
The object is accelerating.
2. What is the unit for torque?
Newtons (N)
Joules (J)
Newton-meters (Nm)
Watts (W)
1. For an object to be in static equilibrium, the sum of all forces acting on it must be zero.
True
False
2. Torque is a measure of a force's tendency to produce linear motion.
True
False
1. Static equilibrium occurs when an object is at rest and the net force and net acting on it are both zero.
2. The distance from the pivot point to the point where the force is applied is called the arm.
3. For rotational equilibrium, the sum of clockwise torques must equal the sum of torques.
1. A uniform beam of length 5 meters is supported at its ends. A 100 N weight is placed 2 meters from the left end. Draw a free-body diagram of the beam and calculate the reaction forces at the supports.
Use the words below to complete the sentences.
1. An object is in when it is either at rest or moving with constant velocity.
2. The condition for equilibrium states that the net force on an object must be zero.
3. The pivot point around which a lever rotates is called the .