
Static Equilibrium and Tension in Wires Quiz

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9th - 10th Grade
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Jennifer Brown
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the mass of the sign used in the static equilibrium problem?
3 kg
5 kg
7 kg
10 kg
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which angle does wire number one make with the top of the sign?
45 degrees
57 degrees
52 degrees
60 degrees
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In static equilibrium, what must be true about the net force acting on an object?
It must be equal to the weight of the object
It must be positive
It must be negative
It must be zero
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is there no need to consider torque in this static equilibrium problem?
The object is not rotating
The object is too light
The wires are too short
The angles are too small
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the first step in solving the static equilibrium problem?
Find the length of the wires
Calculate the weight of the sign
Draw all the forces
Measure the angles
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How is the force of gravity on the sign calculated?
Using the length of the wires
Using the mass and the acceleration due to gravity
Using the mass and the angle
Using the tension in the wires
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which trigonometric function is used to find the x-component of tension in wire one?
Sine
Cosine
Cotangent
Tangent
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