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What does the formula $W_{\text{lift}} = (m \times g) \times h$ represent?
What does the formula $W_{\text{lift}} = (m \times g) \times h$ represent?
In the context of levers, for a lever to maintain equilibrium, which condition must be satisfied?
In the context of levers, for a lever to maintain equilibrium, which condition must be satisfied?
How is the moment of a force calculated in a lever system?
How is the moment of a force calculated in a lever system?
What does 'h' represent in the work done formula $W = F \times d$ when lifting an object?
What does 'h' represent in the work done formula $W = F \times d$ when lifting an object?
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Which of the following statements describes the work done by a force?
Which of the following statements describes the work done by a force?
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What condition must be met for a lever to be in equilibrium?
What condition must be met for a lever to be in equilibrium?
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How is the moment of a force calculated?
How is the moment of a force calculated?
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What represents the force exerted by a load on a lever?
What represents the force exerted by a load on a lever?
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In the equation for the moment of a lever, what does 'd' represent?
In the equation for the moment of a lever, what does 'd' represent?
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What is the formula for work done by a force?
What is the formula for work done by a force?
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If the moment on the left side of a lever is given by the equation (m × g) × d_L, what does 'd_L' represent?
If the moment on the left side of a lever is given by the equation (m × g) × d_L, what does 'd_L' represent?
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Which of the following equations correctly expresses the condition for a lever to be balanced?
Which of the following equations correctly expresses the condition for a lever to be balanced?
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What is the role of the fulcrum in a lever system?
What is the role of the fulcrum in a lever system?
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Study Notes
Equilibrium of a Lever
- A lever rotates around a fulcrum.
- For equilibrium, moments (torques) on both sides of the fulcrum must be equal.
- Moment (M) = Force × Distance from fulcrum
- Moment of the load on the left side:
- Load force (F) = mass (m) × acceleration due to gravity (g)
- Moment (Mleft) = (m × g) × Distanceleft (dL)
- Moment of force on right side:
- Moment (Mright) = Forceright (FR) × Distanceright (dR)
- Equilibrium condition: Mleft = Mright
- (m × g) × dL = FR × dR
Work Done by a Force
- Work is the transfer of energy when a force moves an object a distance.
- Formula for work: W = F × d (where W is work, F is force, and d is distance moved).
- When lifting an object vertically:
- Force = weight of the load (mg)
- Distance = height (h)
- Work done to lift the load = (m × g) × h (Wlift)
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This quiz covers key concepts from physics related to the equilibrium of levers and the work done by forces. It explains the conditions necessary for a lever to be in equilibrium and the formula for calculating work when a force moves an object. Test your understanding of these fundamental principles!
