A uniform metre rule AB us balanced on a knife edge which is 55cm from B. If a mass of 10g is hung at P, which is 10cm from A, calculate the mass of the metre rule.
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the center of mass of the rule is 5 cm from the knife edge (towards B)
the 10 g mass is 35 cm from the knife edge (towards A)
the rule is balanced , so the moments are equal
5 cm * (mass of rule) = 35 cm * 10 g
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P/S IS 45CM NOT 35CM
320 not 45
Physics
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To solve this problem, we'll use the principle of moments, which states that the sum of the clockwise moments about a point is equal to the sum of the anticlockwise moments about the same point. Here's how you can solve it step by step:
1. Determine the pivot point: The knife edge where the metre rule is balanced is the pivot point.
2. Define the directions: Choose one direction as positive (either clockwise or anticlockwise).
3. Calculate the clockwise moments: In this case, the clockwise moments are created by the mass at point P and the mass of the metre rule itself.
- The moment due to the 10g mass at point P is calculated by multiplying the weight of the mass by its distance from the pivot point:
Moment of 10g mass = 10g × 10cm
- The moment due to the mass of the metre rule is calculated by multiplying the weight of the ruler by its distance from the pivot point. Since the ruler is uniform, we can assume its weight acts through its midpoint:
Moment of the ruler = Weight of the ruler × Distance from the pivot point to the midpoint of the ruler
4. Calculate the anticlockwise moments: In this case, the only anticlockwise moment comes from the weight of the metre rule itself:
- The weight of the ruler acts through its center of mass, which is at a distance of half its length from the pivot point. Since the ruler is a meter long, its center of mass is at 50cm from the pivot point:
Moment of the ruler weight = Weight of the ruler × Distance from the pivot point to the center of mass
5. Set up the equation: According to the principle of moments, the sum of clockwise moments should be equal to the sum of anticlockwise moments. So we can write:
Moment of 10g mass + Moment of the ruler = Moment of the ruler weight
6. Convert units if necessary: To ensure consistent units, you might need to convert grams to kilograms or centimeters to meters before calculating the moments.
7. Solve the equation: Substitute the known values into the equation and calculate the unknown mass of the ruler.
I hope this helps you solve the problem. Let me know if you need further assistance in any specific step.