The free-body diagram in the drawing shows the forces that act on a thin rod. The three forces are drawn to scale and lie in the plane of the screen. Are these forces sufficient to keep the rod in equilibrium, or are additional forces necessary
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Based on the information provided, it is not clear whether these forces are sufficient to keep the rod in equilibrium. To determine whether additional forces are necessary, we would need more information about the system and the forces involved.
To determine if the forces shown in the free-body diagram are sufficient to keep the rod in equilibrium, you need to consider two things: the vector sum of the forces and the vector sum of the torques acting on the rod.
1. Vector Sum of Forces: Add up all the forces acting on the rod, taking into account their directions. If the vector sum of the forces is zero, meaning all the forces cancel each other out, then the forces are sufficient to keep the rod in equilibrium. If the vector sum is not zero, there would be a net force and the rod would not be in equilibrium.
2. Vector Sum of Torques: Torque is the rotational equivalent of force and depends on the force magnitude, direction, and the distance from the axis of rotation. Calculate the torque produced by each force using the equation torque = force * distance. Sum up all the torques, again considering their directions. If the vector sum of the torques is zero, then the rod is in rotational equilibrium. If the vector sum is not zero, additional torques are needed to keep the rod in equilibrium.
By analyzing both the vector sum of forces and the vector sum of torques, you can determine if the forces shown in the free-body diagram are sufficient to keep the rod in equilibrium or if additional forces or torques are required.