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In the left side where the first child sits, we have force due to gravity (F1), and F2 on the right side, In the middle at pivot point we have FgBoard due to the weight of the board pointing downwards and Fn , the normal force pointing upwards.
Problem Discussion:
The sum of the torques ( net) equals : = F1d1 + F2d2
= (22 kg)(9.8 m/s)(1 m) + (20 kg)(9.8 m/s)(-1 m) = 215.6 N*m + -196 N*m = 19.6 N*m
We note that one torque will provide a rotational force in the counterclockwise direction (F1) while the other force will provide a rotational force in the clockwise direction (F2). Fn and FgBoard In this case no equilibrium is achieved and this case is an unbalanced seesaw.
Equilibrium: Equilibrium exits when the seesaw is balanced such that it will not tend to rotate around the fulcrum. At Equilibrium:
There is no net torque. There is no net force. Conditions for Equilibrium The sum of the forces must equal zero. (Translational Equilibrium) o F = F1 + F2 + FgBoard Fn = 0 , o F = m1g + m2g + mBoardg Fn = 0
The sum of the torques must equal zero. ( Rotational Equilibrium) o = F1d1 + F2d2 = 0 Let's solve for the translational Equilibrium, F = F1 + F2 Fn = 0
(22 kg)(9.8 m/s) + (20 kg)(9.8 m/s) + (12 kg)(9.8 m/s) - Fn = 0 So Normal Force Pointing Upward should have this value,
Fn = 529.2 N.
We note that this doesn't necessarily mean static: static means that not only do the forces vanish but the velocities vanish as well.
The sum of the torques must equal zero. (Rotational Equilibrium)
o = F1d1 + F2d2 = 0
To achieve such an equilibrium we must have two equal forces or increase the distance from pivot point to the smaller force ( the second child in our case) such that the two torques are equal . Let's calculate the distance needed for the second child (d2) that balances the seesaw. = (22 kg)(9.8 m/s)(1 m) + (20 kg)(9.8 m/s)( d2) = 0 d2 = 1.1 m . Center of Mass : is the average position of the mass of the two children, neglecting the mass of the board.
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The center of Mass of the board (symmetric) lies on the axis of symmetry, which is the geometric center of the board.
Moment of Inertia for the system = I=1/12(12kg) (2.5 m)^2+(22kg) (1m)^2 + (20kg) (1.1m)^2 I=52.45 kgm^2
Angular Acceleration :
Angular Momentum
First we need to calculate Angular velocity. When a board is first released (0 = 0) it rotates about the pivot point. If it takes 1.2 seconds to attain a value of angular velocity, we can determine the average angular velocity of the system.
(t - 0 ) = * t
Angular Momentum:
References:
1) College Physics, Volume 10 By Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille, Jerry S. Faughn.
P. 232-245