patel (rpp467) Quest #7 Statics (part1/3) ha (51122013) This print-out should have 13 questions.

ns. Multiple-choice questions may continue on the next column or page nd all choices before answering. 001 (part 1 of 2) 10.0 points Consider an extended object (not a point), with forces F acting on it, producing torques . Is it possible for a situation to exist in which the net force acting on the object (the net force is the sum of all the individual forces acting on the object) is equal to zero F =0 while the net torque about any axis (the net torque is the sum of all the torques acting on the object) is not equal to zero =0 ? 1. No. 2. Yes. correct Explanation: Yes if the forces are equal and opposite, but do not act along a common line, like pulling the top of a box while pushing the bottom (on the same side), the net force is zero, while the net torque is not! 002 (part 2 of 2) 10.0 points Is it possible for a situation to exist in which the net torque acting on the object is zero = 0 while the net force acting on the object is not equal to zero 1. Yes. correct 2. No. Explanation: Yes again for example, just one force acting on the center of mass of an object produces no torque, but certainly produces a net force! 003 10.0 points A ladder is leaning against a smooth wall. There is friction between the ladder and the oor, which may hold the ladder in place; the
R

ladder is stable when

1 . 2 tan

F L

h N f = 0.4 The ladder will be 1. stable. 2. unstable. correct 3. at the critical point of slipping. Explanation: Stability requires 1 = 0.5 . 2 tan 45 Since = 0.04 < 0.5 , the ladder is unstable. 004 (part 1 of 3) 10.0 points A solid sphere of radius R and mass M is held against a wall by a string being pulled at an angle . f is the magnitude of the frictional force and W = M g . F b 45 mg

F =0 ?

W To what does the torque equation

i

i = 0

about point O (the center of the sphere) lead?

patel (rpp467) Quest #7 Statics (part1/3) ha (51122013) cally, 1. F + W = f 2. F = f correct 3. F cos2 = f 4. F sin = f 5. F sin cos = f 6. W = f Explanation:
i

Fyi = F sin + f W = 0 F sin + f = W .

006 (part 3 of 3) 10.0 points Find the smallest coecient of friction needed for the wall to keep the sphere from slipping. 1. = sin

F
R

f P

2. =

1 tan

3. = tan 1 correct cos 1 5. = sin 4. = 6. = cos Explanation: Let N be the normal force. f N ; when is minimal, f = N . Applying translational equilibrium horizontally,

W Applying rotational equilibrium about O, the center of the sphere, i = 0, so

i

CW = CCW FR=fR F =f.

005 (part 2 of 3) 10.0 points To what does the vertical component of the force equation lead? 1. F sin + f = W correct 2. F sin = W 3. F sin = f 4. F sin = f + W 5. F cos + W = f Explanation: Applying translational equilibrium verti-

Fxi = F cos N = 0
i

N cos N = 0 N ( cos 1) = 0 = 1 . cos

007 10.0 points The system shown in the gure is in equilibrium. A 14 kg mass is on the table. A string attached to the knot and the ceiling makes an angle of 50 with the horizontal. The coecient of the static friction between the 14 kg mass and the surface on which it rests is 0.32.

patel (rpp467) Quest #7 Statics (part1/3) ha (51122013)

50
14 kg

008 (part 1 of 2) 10.0 points The uniform diving board has a mass of 26 kg .

1m m A B

3.3 m

What is the largest mass m can have and still preserve the equilibrium? The acceleration of gravity is 9.8 m/s2 . Correct answer: 5.33906 kg. Explanation: Let : M = 14 kg , m = 5.33906 kg , and = 50 . For the system to remain in equilibrium, the net forces on both M and m should be zero, so the tension in the rope has an upper bound value Tmax , where Tmax cos = M g (1) M g Tmax = cos (0.32) (14 kg) (9.8 m/s2 ) = cos 50 = 68.3025 N . For m to remain in equilibrium Tmax sin = mmax g (2) Tmax sin (68.3025 N) sin 50 mmax = = g 9.8 m/s2 = 5.33906 kg . Alternate Solution: Equations 1 and 2 come directly from the free-body diagram for the knot. Dividing Eq. 2 by Eq. 1, mmax tan = M mmax = M tan = (0.32) (14 kg) tan 50 = 5.33906 kg .

Find the force on the support A when a 72 kg diver stands at the end of the diving board. The acceleration of gravity is 9.81 m/s2 . Correct answer: 2.62418 kN. Explanation:

Let :

m = 26 kg , M = 72 kg , = 4.3 m , x1 = 1 m , and xd = 3.3 m .

Consider rotational equilibrium about B: FB xd A FA x1 B mg Mg x2 x3

x2 =

4.3 m x1 = 1 m = 1.15 m 2 2

patel (rpp467) Quest #7 Statics (part1/3) ha (51122013) Applying rotational equilibrium at point B, = FA x1 m g x2 M g xd = 0 x2 m + xd M FA = g x1 (1.15 m) (26 kg) + (3.3 m) (72 kg) = 1m 1 kN (9.81 m/s2 ) 1000 N = 2.62418 kN . The direction of FA is downward, so it is tension. 009 (part 2 of 2) 10.0 points Find the force on the support B at that same instant. Correct answer: 3.58556 kN. Explanation: Applying translational equilibrium, Fy = FB FA m g M g = 0 FB = FA + (m + M ) g = 2.62418 kN + (26 kg + 72 kg) (9.81 m/s2 ) 1 kN 1000 N = 3.58556 kN . The direction of FB is upward, so it is compression. 010 (part 1 of 4) 10.0 points A uniform brick of length 27 m is placed over the edge of a horizontal surface. 27 m x What maximum overhang is possible for the single brick (without tipping)? Correct answer: 13.5 m. x x= Let : L = 27 m n = 1. and Explanation:

The center of mass (CM) of a stack of n bricks (of equal mass M ) is

n

xi M x
i=1 n

M
i=1

1 = n

xi ,
i=1

where xi is the CM position of the ith brick. The CM of a single brick is in its middle, so the maximum overhang is 1 1 L = (27 m) = 13.5 m . 2 2 27 m x

011 (part 2 of 4) 10.0 points Two identical uniform bricks of length 27 m are stacked over the edge of a horizontal surface. 27 m

What maximum overhang is possible for the two bricks (without tipping)? Correct answer: 20.25 m. Explanation: Let : n = 2.

The bricks will just balance when the CM of the stack is placed at the fulcrum (the edge

patel (rpp467) Quest #7 Statics (part1/3) ha (51122013) of the horizontal surface). Place the left edge of the new brick below the CM of the previous brick and measure from the left edge of the 1 top brick. The top brick can extend L 2 from the left edge of the brick under it, so the position of the CM of the new brick is 1 1 1 + L = L+ L = L, x2 = x n=1 2 2 2 and for the stack of 2 bricks, x = 1 3 1 1+ L= L 2 2 4 3 = (27 m) = 20.25 m . 4 27 m x so for the stack of 3 bricks, x
n=3

1 1 5 11 1+ + L= L 3 2 4 12 11 (27 m) = 24.75 m . = 12 = 27 m

n=2

013 (part 4 of 4) 10.0 points n identical uniform bricks of length 27 m are stacked over the edge of a horizontal surface. etc.

012 (part 3 of 4) 10.0 points Three identical uniform bricks of length 27 m are stacked over the edge of a horizontal surface. 27 m

x What maximum overhang is possible for the n bricks (without tipping)?

x What maximum overhang is possible for the three bricks (without tipping)? Correct answer: 24.75 m. Explanation:

L 1. x = 2 2. x = L L 3. x = 2 4. x = L

n i=1 n i=1 n i=1 n i=1 n

1 2i 1 i 2i 1 correct i 1 i! + 1 1 i+1 1 i+2

Let :

n = 3. 5. x = L 6. x =

For three bricks, the position of the CM of the new brick is 3 1 5 1 + L = L+ L = L, x3 = x 2 4 2 4 n=2

3L 2

i=1 n

i=1

patel (rpp467) Quest #7 Statics (part1/3) ha (51122013)

n

7. x = L L 8. x = 2 L 9. x = 2
i=1 n i=1 n i=1

1 2i 1 i! 1 1 + i+1 4

The pattern continues in this manner, so for n bricks, x= 1 1 1 1 1 1+ + + ++ 2 2 3 4 n

n i=1

1 = L 2

1 . i

Explanation: Rewrite the rst three solutions: 1 1 x = = (1) L 2 2 n=1 1 1 1 3 3 L= 1+ = L= x 4 2 2 2 2 n=2 11 1 11 x = L L= 12 2 6 n=3 1 6 3 2 L + + = 2 6 6 6 1 1 1 = 1+ + L. 2 2 3

etc.

x The maximum overhang only occurs when the top block is extended as far out as possible on the second block, and the top two blocks are extended as far out as possible on the third block, and so forth. Other mechanical arrangements do not give a maximum overhang.

For four bricks, the CM of the new brick is 11 1 17 1 L+ L= L , so x4 = x + L= 2 12 2 12 n=3 x = 1 4 25 = 24 1 = 2 1 = 2 1 5 17 L + + 2 4 12 1 25 L L= 2 12 12 6 4 3 L + + + 12 12 12 12 1 1 1 1+ + + L. 2 3 4 1+

n=4

For ve bricks, the CM of the new brick is 1 25 1 37 x5 = x + L= L+ L= L , so 2 24 2 24 n=4 x = 1 5 17 37 1 1+ + + L + 5 2 4 12 24 137 1 137 = L L= 120 2 60 1 60 30 20 15 12 = L + + + + 2 60 60 60 60 60 1 1 1 1 1 1+ + + + L. = 2 2 3 4 5

n=5