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प्रश्न
State the principle of moments. Give one device as an application of it
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उत्तर
According to the principle of moments, if the algebraic sum of moments of all the forces acting on the body about the axis of rotation is zero, the body is in equilibrium. A physical balance (or beam balance) works on the principle of moments.
संबंधित प्रश्न
State two condition for a body acted upon by several forces to be in equilibrium.
A uniform meter scale is in equilibrium as shown in the diagram :
(i) Calculate the weight of the meter scale.
(ii) Which of the following options is correct to keep the ruler in equilibrium when 40 gf wt is shifted to 0 cm mark ?
F is shifted towards 0 cm
or
F is shifted towards 100 cm
State two conditions for a body acted upon by several forces to be in equilibrium.
State the principle of moments. A meter scale is pivoted at 30 cm mark and it is in equilibrium when a mass of 40 g is suspended from 10 cm mark. Calculate the mass of the ruler.
A meter scale is pivoted at its mid point and a 50 g mass suspended from the 20 cm mark. What mass balances the ruler when suspended from 65 cm mark?
Give scientific reason for the following:
When a man climbs a slope he bends forward.
What makes a balance faulty?
Define the term momentum.
Explain when we carry weight, on one hand, we bend on the other side.
