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What is the reaction force at the fulcrum when the total weight supported is 1100 N?
Calculate the pressure exerted by a solid block of weight 810 N with a side length of 90 cm at the table.
What is the pressure difference between the top and bottom of a fully immersed 20 cm cylinder in water?
Using Boyle’s law, what is the volume of gas in a syringe lowered 2 m into a tank of water if the initial volume is 8 cm³?
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What is the SI unit used to measure pressure?
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What is the main conclusion that can be drawn from plotting pressure (p) against the reciprocal of volume (1V)?
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What precaution should be taken after changing pressure to ensure accurate readings?
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What is the expression for the moment of a force about a fulcrum?
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Which condition must be met for a body to be in static equilibrium?
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Which of the following instruments is NOT mentioned as part of the apparatus for measuring pressure and volume?
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What describes a couple in the context of forces?
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Why is it important to read the volume of the liquid from the bottom of the meniscus?
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What is the first step in determining the centre of gravity of the metre stick as described in the procedure?
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What formula represents the Law of the lever or Principle of moments?
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If the boy is replaced by a man weighing 800 N, what action is needed for equilibrium with the girl weighing 400 N positioned correctly?
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Which law states that the vector sum of forces equals zero?
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What must be ensured about the Newton balances during the experiment?
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When calculating clockwise moments about a fixed point, which factor is NOT considered?
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Which precaution helps ensure accurate measurements of upward forces?
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What factor allows for the verification of laws even if the metre stick is not horizontal?
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What two laws must be satisfied for a body to be in equilibrium?
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In the context of moments, how does the position of a fulcrum affect the mechanical advantage?
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Explain the significance of the 'Law of the lever' in practical applications.
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What is meant by static equilibrium and how does it differ from dynamic equilibrium?
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What role does the distance between two forces play in determining the torque of a couple?
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What does a straight line through the origin on a graph of pressure against the reciprocal of volume demonstrate?
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Why is it important to wait before taking readings after changing pressure in an experiment involving gas?
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How can parallax error be avoided when reading the volume scale in the experiment?
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What should be done to ensure accurate readings when measuring forces in a static equilibrium experiment?
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What safety precautions are essential when conducting experiments involving pressure measurements?
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What is the significance of ensuring that the Newton balances hang vertically during the experiment?
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What principle explains why a body experiences an upthrust when immersed in a fluid?
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Explain how the choice of the fixed point affects the calculation of moments in the experiment.
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Using the formula for pressure, how is pressure exerted by a solid block calculated?
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Why is it important to use a narrow fulcrum when finding the centre of gravity of the metre stick?
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What effect does increasing the volume of a gas have on its pressure, according to Boyle's Law?
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What relationship is illustrated by the equality of clockwise moments and anticlockwise moments?
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How does the angle of the metre stick to the horizontal affect the experiment's results?
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How is the pressure difference between the top and bottom of a submerged cylinder determined?
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Explain why pressure is considered a scalar quantity and provide its SI unit.
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The sum of upward forces must equal the sum of downward forces for equilibrium to be achieved.
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Moments can be calculated about any point on the metre stick.
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Anticlockwise moments can never equal clockwise moments around any fixed point in an experiment.
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Using a broad fulcrum when measuring the centre of gravity of the metre stick provides more accurate readings.
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If the metre stick is not horizontal, the experiment cannot verify the laws of equilibrium.
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To avoid friction when using Newton balances, they should hang at an angle from the vertical.
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The distance from the axis to the line of action of the force is crucial in calculating moments.
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The laws of static equilibrium state that the sum of moments about any point must be positive.
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Using more accurate instruments can lead to better readings of upward forces in experiments.
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The relationship between clockwise and anticlockwise moments can be expressed by the equation Mclock = Manti.
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What must be ensured about the vertical orientation of the Newton balances during the experiment?
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How can the laws of equilibrium be verified even if the metre stick is not horizontal?
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Why is it necessary to use a narrow fulcrum when finding the centre of gravity of the metre stick?
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What is the consequence of failing to ensure forces are perpendicular to the metre stick?
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What does the equality of clockwise moments and anticlockwise moments signify in an experiment?
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When calculating moments about a fixed point, what factor should always be considered?
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What role do precautions play in ensuring accurate measurements in this experiment?
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What two fundamental laws are satisfied for a body to be in static equilibrium?
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How does the choice of point for calculating moments affect the results?
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Why is it important to ensure that readings on the metre stick are taken accurately?
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Study Notes
Moment of a Force
- Moment (M) is calculated as the product of force and the perpendicular distance from the fulcrum.
- SI unit for moment is newton metre (N m), a vector quantity.
- A fulcrum is a fixed pivot point around which a lever can rotate.
Torque and Equilibrium
- Torque (T) from a couple is determined by the magnitude of one force multiplied by the distance between them.
- A couple consists of two equal and opposite forces whose action lines do not intersect.
- A body is in equilibrium when it is not changing its velocity or rotational speed.
Laws of Equilibrium
- Law 1: The vector sum of all forces in any direction equals zero, ensuring vertical and horizontal forces balance (FU = FD, FL = FR).
- Law 2: The vector sum of moments about any point is zero, also known as the 'Law of the lever' or 'Principle of moments'.
- Sum of anticlockwise moments equals sum of clockwise moments around any point.
Types of Equilibrium
- Static equilibrium: When a body is at rest.
- Dynamic equilibrium: When a body moves at a constant velocity with no change in rotational speed.
Density and Pressure
- Density is defined as mass per unit volume, with an SI unit of kilograms per cubic meter (kg/m³).
- Pressure (p) is calculated as force per unit area, measured in pascals (Pa), distributed equally in all directions.
Fluid Mechanics
- A submerged body experiences an upthrust equal to the weight of the fluid it displaces.
- A floating body’s weight matches the weight of the fluid it displaces.
Sample Problems
- Pressure Exertion Calculation: A cube weighing 810 N with side length 90 cm exerts a pressure of 1000 Pa on a table.
- Mercury Column Pressure: A 760 mm high mercury column exerts a pressure of 101.3 kPa, with mercury density at 13.6 × 10³ kg/m³.
- Pressure Difference in Fluid: A fully immersed cylinder creates a pressure difference of 1960 Pa between its top and bottom due to a height difference of 20 cm.
Boyle's Law
- Pressure inversely relates to volume for a fixed mass of gas at constant temperature (p ∝ 1/V).
- Boyle's Law formula: pV = constant (k).
- Sample problem: Lowering a gas syringe 2 m reduces the gas volume from 8 cm³ to 7.63 cm³.
Experimental Methodology
- Boyle’s Law experiments utilize various apparatus including gas syringes, pressure sensors, and volume measurements.
- Data is collected and graphed to confirm the inverse relationship between pressure and volume as per Boyle’s Law.
Safety and Accuracy Considerations
- Ensure apparatus limits are not exceeded to prevent accidents.
- Allow gas temperature to stabilize after pressure changes to satisfy Boyle’s Law conditions.
- Minimize parallax errors in measurement by maintaining eye-level readings.
- Use accurate instruments and appropriate volume scales for high precision in data collection.
Conclusion
- The laws of equilibrium show that forces and moments balance in systems, leading to the foundational principles of mechanics and fluid behavior.
Moment of a Force
- Moment (M) is calculated as the product of force and the perpendicular distance from the fulcrum.
- SI unit for moment is newton metre (N m), a vector quantity.
- A fulcrum is a fixed pivot point around which a lever can rotate.
Torque and Equilibrium
- Torque (T) from a couple is determined by the magnitude of one force multiplied by the distance between them.
- A couple consists of two equal and opposite forces whose action lines do not intersect.
- A body is in equilibrium when it is not changing its velocity or rotational speed.
Laws of Equilibrium
- Law 1: The vector sum of all forces in any direction equals zero, ensuring vertical and horizontal forces balance (FU = FD, FL = FR).
- Law 2: The vector sum of moments about any point is zero, also known as the 'Law of the lever' or 'Principle of moments'.
- Sum of anticlockwise moments equals sum of clockwise moments around any point.
Types of Equilibrium
- Static equilibrium: When a body is at rest.
- Dynamic equilibrium: When a body moves at a constant velocity with no change in rotational speed.
Density and Pressure
- Density is defined as mass per unit volume, with an SI unit of kilograms per cubic meter (kg/m³).
- Pressure (p) is calculated as force per unit area, measured in pascals (Pa), distributed equally in all directions.
Fluid Mechanics
- A submerged body experiences an upthrust equal to the weight of the fluid it displaces.
- A floating body’s weight matches the weight of the fluid it displaces.
Sample Problems
- Pressure Exertion Calculation: A cube weighing 810 N with side length 90 cm exerts a pressure of 1000 Pa on a table.
- Mercury Column Pressure: A 760 mm high mercury column exerts a pressure of 101.3 kPa, with mercury density at 13.6 × 10³ kg/m³.
- Pressure Difference in Fluid: A fully immersed cylinder creates a pressure difference of 1960 Pa between its top and bottom due to a height difference of 20 cm.
Boyle's Law
- Pressure inversely relates to volume for a fixed mass of gas at constant temperature (p ∝ 1/V).
- Boyle's Law formula: pV = constant (k).
- Sample problem: Lowering a gas syringe 2 m reduces the gas volume from 8 cm³ to 7.63 cm³.
Experimental Methodology
- Boyle’s Law experiments utilize various apparatus including gas syringes, pressure sensors, and volume measurements.
- Data is collected and graphed to confirm the inverse relationship between pressure and volume as per Boyle’s Law.
Safety and Accuracy Considerations
- Ensure apparatus limits are not exceeded to prevent accidents.
- Allow gas temperature to stabilize after pressure changes to satisfy Boyle’s Law conditions.
- Minimize parallax errors in measurement by maintaining eye-level readings.
- Use accurate instruments and appropriate volume scales for high precision in data collection.
Conclusion
- The laws of equilibrium show that forces and moments balance in systems, leading to the foundational principles of mechanics and fluid behavior.
Moment of a Force
- Moment (M) is calculated as the product of force and the perpendicular distance from the fulcrum.
- SI unit for moment is newton metre (N m), a vector quantity.
- A fulcrum is a fixed pivot point around which a lever can rotate.
Torque and Equilibrium
- Torque (T) from a couple is determined by the magnitude of one force multiplied by the distance between them.
- A couple consists of two equal and opposite forces whose action lines do not intersect.
- A body is in equilibrium when it is not changing its velocity or rotational speed.
Laws of Equilibrium
- Law 1: The vector sum of all forces in any direction equals zero, ensuring vertical and horizontal forces balance (FU = FD, FL = FR).
- Law 2: The vector sum of moments about any point is zero, also known as the 'Law of the lever' or 'Principle of moments'.
- Sum of anticlockwise moments equals sum of clockwise moments around any point.
Types of Equilibrium
- Static equilibrium: When a body is at rest.
- Dynamic equilibrium: When a body moves at a constant velocity with no change in rotational speed.
Density and Pressure
- Density is defined as mass per unit volume, with an SI unit of kilograms per cubic meter (kg/m³).
- Pressure (p) is calculated as force per unit area, measured in pascals (Pa), distributed equally in all directions.
Fluid Mechanics
- A submerged body experiences an upthrust equal to the weight of the fluid it displaces.
- A floating body’s weight matches the weight of the fluid it displaces.
Sample Problems
- Pressure Exertion Calculation: A cube weighing 810 N with side length 90 cm exerts a pressure of 1000 Pa on a table.
- Mercury Column Pressure: A 760 mm high mercury column exerts a pressure of 101.3 kPa, with mercury density at 13.6 × 10³ kg/m³.
- Pressure Difference in Fluid: A fully immersed cylinder creates a pressure difference of 1960 Pa between its top and bottom due to a height difference of 20 cm.
Boyle's Law
- Pressure inversely relates to volume for a fixed mass of gas at constant temperature (p ∝ 1/V).
- Boyle's Law formula: pV = constant (k).
- Sample problem: Lowering a gas syringe 2 m reduces the gas volume from 8 cm³ to 7.63 cm³.
Experimental Methodology
- Boyle’s Law experiments utilize various apparatus including gas syringes, pressure sensors, and volume measurements.
- Data is collected and graphed to confirm the inverse relationship between pressure and volume as per Boyle’s Law.
Safety and Accuracy Considerations
- Ensure apparatus limits are not exceeded to prevent accidents.
- Allow gas temperature to stabilize after pressure changes to satisfy Boyle’s Law conditions.
- Minimize parallax errors in measurement by maintaining eye-level readings.
- Use accurate instruments and appropriate volume scales for high precision in data collection.
Conclusion
- The laws of equilibrium show that forces and moments balance in systems, leading to the foundational principles of mechanics and fluid behavior.
Moment of a Force
- Moment (M) is calculated as the product of force and the perpendicular distance from the fulcrum.
- SI unit for moment is newton metre (N m), a vector quantity.
- A fulcrum is a fixed pivot point around which a lever can rotate.
Torque and Equilibrium
- Torque (T) from a couple is determined by the magnitude of one force multiplied by the distance between them.
- A couple consists of two equal and opposite forces whose action lines do not intersect.
- A body is in equilibrium when it is not changing its velocity or rotational speed.
Laws of Equilibrium
- Law 1: The vector sum of all forces in any direction equals zero, ensuring vertical and horizontal forces balance (FU = FD, FL = FR).
- Law 2: The vector sum of moments about any point is zero, also known as the 'Law of the lever' or 'Principle of moments'.
- Sum of anticlockwise moments equals sum of clockwise moments around any point.
Types of Equilibrium
- Static equilibrium: When a body is at rest.
- Dynamic equilibrium: When a body moves at a constant velocity with no change in rotational speed.
Density and Pressure
- Density is defined as mass per unit volume, with an SI unit of kilograms per cubic meter (kg/m³).
- Pressure (p) is calculated as force per unit area, measured in pascals (Pa), distributed equally in all directions.
Fluid Mechanics
- A submerged body experiences an upthrust equal to the weight of the fluid it displaces.
- A floating body’s weight matches the weight of the fluid it displaces.
Sample Problems
- Pressure Exertion Calculation: A cube weighing 810 N with side length 90 cm exerts a pressure of 1000 Pa on a table.
- Mercury Column Pressure: A 760 mm high mercury column exerts a pressure of 101.3 kPa, with mercury density at 13.6 × 10³ kg/m³.
- Pressure Difference in Fluid: A fully immersed cylinder creates a pressure difference of 1960 Pa between its top and bottom due to a height difference of 20 cm.
Boyle's Law
- Pressure inversely relates to volume for a fixed mass of gas at constant temperature (p ∝ 1/V).
- Boyle's Law formula: pV = constant (k).
- Sample problem: Lowering a gas syringe 2 m reduces the gas volume from 8 cm³ to 7.63 cm³.
Experimental Methodology
- Boyle’s Law experiments utilize various apparatus including gas syringes, pressure sensors, and volume measurements.
- Data is collected and graphed to confirm the inverse relationship between pressure and volume as per Boyle’s Law.
Safety and Accuracy Considerations
- Ensure apparatus limits are not exceeded to prevent accidents.
- Allow gas temperature to stabilize after pressure changes to satisfy Boyle’s Law conditions.
- Minimize parallax errors in measurement by maintaining eye-level readings.
- Use accurate instruments and appropriate volume scales for high precision in data collection.
Conclusion
- The laws of equilibrium show that forces and moments balance in systems, leading to the foundational principles of mechanics and fluid behavior.
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