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Chapter 11, Problem Q11.1(choose chapter or problem)
Does a rigid object in uniform rotation about a fixed axis satisfy the first and second conditions for equilibrium? Why? Does it then follow that every particle in this object is in equilibrium? Explain
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QUESTION:
Does a rigid object in uniform rotation about a fixed axis satisfy the first and second conditions for equilibrium? Why? Does it then follow that every particle in this object is in equilibrium? Explain
ANSWER:Problem Q11.1
Does a rigid object in uniform rotation about a fixed axis satisfy the first and second conditions for equilibrium? Why? Does it then follow that every particle in this object is in equilibrium? Explain
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The conditions for equilibrium are given as follows:
1. The first condition is the vector sum of forces must be equal to the zero.
2. The second condition is the sum of torques about any point must be equal to zero.