Test: Moments

Principle of Moments

Q1) State the principle of moments with supporting diagram.

MCQs

1. Correct condition for state of equilibrium in principle of moment is

1. distance between two objects in beam balance should be same

2. resultant force should be zero
3. weight of both objects on beam balance should be same
4. tension should be equal on both sides

2. As we have learnt that Moment of force is F x d, so formula for weight in relevance to

moment of force will be

1. mg*d
2. mg/d
3. mg + d
4. mg - d

3. Force applied by a lady is 2 N and moment of force is 16 Nm, distance of pivot from effort
would be

1. 32 N
2. 8N
3. 14 N
4. 18 N

4. In order to satisfy Principle of Moment for an object in equilibrium, one needs to make
sure that

1. Sum of horizontal forces = Sum of vertical forces = 0

2. Sum of clockwise moments about pivot > Sum of anti-clockwise moments about
pivot
3. Sum of clockwise moments about pivot < Sum of anti-clockwise moments about
pivot
4. Sum of clockwise moments about pivot = Sum of anti-clockwise moments about
pivot
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STABILITY
Q2. Write down the two conditions of stability.
Q3. State the conditions for a body to be in equilibrium.
Q4. Label the diagram with states of equilibrium. Also, define each of the
following.

MCQs
1. Which of the following is more stable?

A B

C D
 2. Which state of equilibrium does the figure represent?

A. Stable
B. Neutral
C. Unstable

3. The moment about the point of C.G. is

A. Maximum
B. Zero
C. Half
D. Double

4. There are three kinds of equilibrium, which one of following is odd one out?

1. Stable equilibrium
2. Metastable equilibrium
3. Unstable equilibrium
4. Neutral equilibrium

5. Which one of following statements related to center of gravity is incorrect?

1. The center of gravity of an object is defined as point through which its

whole weight appears to act.
2. The center of gravity is sometimes confused with center of mass.
3. The center of gravity always lies inside object.
 4. For an object placed in a uniform gravitational field, center of gravity
coincides with center of mass.

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Bonus Question:
Below is shown a self-balancing toy. Explain how does it balance
itself by its own in terms of C.G., C.M. and stability.