Rotational Equilibrium

What is one way you might increase the stability of an object?

• Lower the center of gravity

• Raise the center of gravity

• Increase the height of the object

• Shorten the base of the object

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What do you call to an object identified as rotating in one direction?

• Rotational equilibrium

• translational equilibrium

• Torque

• Force

Which of the following scenarios demonstrates rotational equilibrium?

• A spinning top slowing down

• A merry-go-round spinning at constant speed

• A ball rolling down a hill

• A car accelerating from rest

What is the value of N in rotational equilibrium?

• 7

• 12

• 100

• 0

The center of the mass of an object is important in rotational equilibrium because_______?

• It determines the weight of the object

• It influences the distribution of forces

• It is the point where all torques are balanced

• It has no effect on rotational equilibrium

A torque of 10 Nm acts clockwise on the object, and a torque of 10Nm acts counterclockwise. The object is said to be _____?

• Accelerating

• In rotational equilibrium

• Moving in circular path

• Rotating faster clockwise

In a system where multiple forces are applied, rotational equilibrium can be achieved by______?

• Increasing the mass of an object

• Adjusting the distance of applied forces

• Reducing the applied forces to zero

• Ignoring the force

Which of the following is not an example of rotational equilibrium?

• Screw Driver

• See saw

• Flip the bottle

• wheels

Which of the following is best description of torque?

• Toque is the product of mass and velocity

• Torque is the product of distance and mass

• Torque is the product of force and distance

• Torque is the product of velocity and force

It is the point at which weight is evenly dispersed and all sides are in balance. What is this?

• Lever arm

• Equilibrium

• Central gravity

• Force