Translational and Rotational Motion Concepts
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What is an example of translational motion?

  • An object rotating about its center of mass
  • Motion of a rectangular wooden block down an inclined plane (correct)
  • A force changing the shape of a body
  • A spinning top
  • Which unit is used to measure force in the S.I. system?

  • Gf
  • Kgf
  • Newton (correct)
  • Dyne
  • What is torque a measure of?

  • Gravitational forces
  • Contact forces
  • Rotational tendency of a force (correct)
  • Translational motion
  • Which type of force requires direct contact between two objects?

    <p>Contact force</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which type of motion does a rigid body rotate about its center of mass?

    <p>Rotational motion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is torque?

    <p>The product of force with the perpendicular distance of force from the point of rotation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is torque mathematically defined?

    <p>Torque = Force × distance from the point of rotation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what unit is torque measured?

    <p>Newton metre</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the principle of moments?

    <p>The sum of anti-clockwise moments is equal to the sum of clockwise moments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition must be satisfied for a body to be in translatory motion equilibrium?

    <p>Net force acting on the body is zero</p> Signup and view all the answers

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