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Which branch of mechanics deals with the study of bodies at rest under a number of forces?

  • Statics (correct)
  • Thermodynamics
  • Dynamics
  • Kinematics

Which type of equilibrium is characterized by a body being in a state of uniform motion and the resultant of all forces acting upon it is zero?

  • Static equilibrium
  • Dynamic equilibrium (correct)
  • Thermal equilibrium
  • Mechanical equilibrium

What is the study of bodies at rest under a number of forces called?

  • Statics (correct)
  • Kinematics
  • Thermodynamics
  • Dynamics

What is the study of the motion of objects without considering the forces that cause the motion called?

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Which of the following is the correct equation for torque?

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What is the center of gravity?

<p>A point where the total weight of a body is concentrated (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is the center of gravity of a rectangular object located?

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What is the equation for work?

<p>W = F x d (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When is work zero?

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What is the SI unit of power?

<p>Watt (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of energy?

<p>The ability of a body to do work (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is kinetic energy?

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What is potential energy?

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Where is the center of gravity of a triangle located?

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Gravitational energy?

<p>Potential Energy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

cos 0°

<p>Work is the maximum (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the center of gravity of a circle?

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What is potential energy?

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Statics

The branch of mechanics studying bodies at rest under forces.

Dynamic Equilibrium

A state where a body is in uniform motion and the net force is zero.

Kinematics

The study of motion without considering the forces causing it.

Torque

Force multiplied by the distance from the pivot point.

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Center of Gravity

Point where a body's total weight appears to act.

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Rectangular Center of Gravity

Intersection of diagonals.

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Work

Force times the distance in the direction of force.

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Zero Work

Occurs when force and displacement are perpendicular.

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Power

Rate of doing work.

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Energy

Capacity to do work.

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Kinetic Energy

Energy of motion.

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Potential Energy

Stored energy of position.

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Triangle Center of Gravity

Intersection of medians.

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Gravitational Energy

Potential energy due to gravity

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cos 0°

Maximum work.

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Circular Center of Gravity

At the center.

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