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What is the formula used to calculate the work done when lifting an object vertically?
What is the formula used to calculate the work done when lifting an object vertically?
In a lever system, what must be true for the lever to be in equilibrium?
In a lever system, what must be true for the lever to be in equilibrium?
Which of the following represents the 'force' in the work done equation?
Which of the following represents the 'force' in the work done equation?
What is the correct expression for calculating the moment of a force?
What is the correct expression for calculating the moment of a force?
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If an object of mass $m$ is lifted to a height $h$, what is the gravitational force acting on it?
If an object of mass $m$ is lifted to a height $h$, what is the gravitational force acting on it?
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What is required for a lever to be in equilibrium?
What is required 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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If a load has a mass of 10 kg, what is the force exerted by the load due to gravity (assuming g = 9.8 m/s²)?
If a load has a mass of 10 kg, what is the force exerted by the load due to gravity (assuming g = 9.8 m/s²)?
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Which equation represents the condition for a lever to be balanced?
Which equation represents the condition for a lever to be balanced?
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What does the variable 'd' represent in the formula for work?
What does the variable 'd' represent in the formula for work?
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If the moment on the left side of the fulcrum is 50 Nm and the distance from the fulcrum is 2 m, what is the force applied on that side?
If the moment on the left side of the fulcrum is 50 Nm and the distance from the fulcrum is 2 m, what is the force applied on that side?
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In the equation M_L = (m × g) × d_L, what does m represent?
In the equation M_L = (m × g) × d_L, what does m represent?
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What is the relationship between work and the movement of an object?
What is the relationship between work and the movement of an object?
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Study Notes
Equilibrium of a Lever
- A lever is a rigid bar that rotates around a point called the fulcrum.
- For equilibrium, moments (or torques) on both sides of the fulcrum must be equal.
- Moment of a force is calculated as: Moment = Force × Distance from the fulcrum.
- Load's force is its weight (mass × acceleration due to gravity).
- For equilibrium, Momentleft = Momentright.
Moment Formula
- Moment (M) = Force (F) × Distance (d) from the fulcrum.
- Moment on the left side: ML = (mass × gravity) × dL
- Moment on the right side: MR = FR × dR
- For equilibrium: (mass × gravity) × dL = FR × dR
Work Done by a Force
- Work is the transfer of energy when a force moves an object.
- Work (W) = Force (F) × Distance (d) moved in the direction of the force.
- In vertical lifts, Force = weight = mass × gravity.
- Distance moved is the height (h).
- Work done to lift an object: Wlift = (mass × gravity) × height (h).
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Description
This quiz covers the principles of equilibrium in levers, focusing on torques and moments around the fulcrum. You'll explore the calculations for moments and work done by a force in lifting objects. Test your understanding of these fundamental physics concepts.
