A uniformed lath AB of length 80 cm and mass of 50g is pivoted at a point p,25 cm from one end it is kept horizontal by support at the other end by a vertical string. Calculate the tension in the string.
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I don't know what a lath is. But this is a torque question. Sum the torques around the end: Fn(.25) - mg(.40) +T(.80) = 0. Then sum the forces as well. Two eq, two unknowns (Fn and T).
To calculate the tension in the string, we need to consider the equilibrium of the uniform rod about the pivot point.
Step 1: Find the center of mass of the rod:
The center of mass of a uniform rod is located at its midpoint. Given that the length of the rod is 80 cm, the center of mass is at a distance of (80 cm)/2 = 40 cm from point P.
Step 2: Calculate the weight of the rod:
The weight of the rod can be calculated using the formula: Weight = mass x acceleration due to gravity.
Given that the mass of the rod is 50 g and acceleration due to gravity is approximately 9.8 m/s^2, we need to convert grams to kilograms:
Mass = 50 g = 0.05 kg
Weight = 0.05 kg x 9.8 m/s^2 = 0.49 N (Newtons)
Step 3: Calculate the tension in the string:
In equilibrium, the sum of the forces acting on the rod must be equal to zero. The tension in the string provides an upward force at point A, while the weight of the rod provides a downward force at its center of mass.
Since the rod is horizontal, the upward tension force and the downward weight force must be equal in magnitude.
Therefore, the tension in the string is 0.49 N.
So, the tension in the string is 0.49 N.
To calculate the tension in the string, we can use the principle of torques or moments.
We know that torque is equal to the force applied multiplied by the perpendicular distance from the pivot. In this case, the force is the tension in the string.
First, let's calculate the torque produced by the weight of the uniform lath. The weight can be calculated as the mass times the acceleration due to gravity (g = 9.8 m/s^2).
Weight = mass * gravitational acceleration
Weight = 0.05 kg * 9.8 m/s^2
Weight = 0.49 N
The distance from the pivot to the weight is 55 cm (80 cm - 25 cm). To convert it into meters, divide it by 100.
Distance = 55 cm / 100
Distance = 0.55 m
Now, we can calculate the torque produced by the weight.
Torque = force * distance
Torque = 0.49 N * 0.55 m
Torque = 0.2695 Nm
Since the uniform lath is kept horizontal, the tension in the string balances the torque produced by the weight. This means that the torque produced by the tension in the string is equal to the torque produced by the weight.
Since the lath is in equilibrium, the total torque around the pivot point is zero.
Torque by tension - Torque by weight = 0
Let's assume the tension in the string is T.
T * (25 cm / 100) - 0.2695 Nm = 0
Simplifying the equation:
T * 0.25 - 0.2695 = 0
T * 0.25 = 0.2695
T = 0.2695 / 0.25
T = 1.078 N
Therefore, the tension in the string is 1.078 Newtons.