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What is an example of translational motion?
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?
Which unit is used to measure force in the S.I. system?
- Gf
- Kgf
- Newton (correct)
- Dyne
What is torque a measure of?
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?
Which type of force requires direct contact between two objects?
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In which type of motion does a rigid body rotate about its center of mass?
In which type of motion does a rigid body rotate about its center of mass?
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What is torque?
What is torque?
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How is torque mathematically defined?
How is torque mathematically defined?
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In what unit is torque measured?
In what unit is torque measured?
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What is the principle of moments?
What is the principle of moments?
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What condition must be satisfied for a body to be in translatory motion equilibrium?
What condition must be satisfied for a body to be in translatory motion equilibrium?
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