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5 Forces
5 Forces
5 Forces
Q1Q2
F
4 0 r 2
Upthrust
upthrust F2 F1
F1 h2 gA h1 gA
gA(h2 h1 )
F2
gV
Archimedes’ Principle: mg
The upthrust on an object immersed G in a liquid is equal
to the weight of the liquid displaced by that object.
Solids , liquids and gases
solids
liquids
fluids
gases
Drag forces
air resistance
frictional force
viscous force
W
Moment of a force
Moment of F about P = Fd
= 10 x 0.50
= 5.0 Nm clockwise
Eg
A light rod AB of length 45 cm is held at A so that the rod makes
an angle of 65°to the vertical. A vertical force of 15 N acts on the
rod at B. calculate the moment of the force about the end A.
65°
B
45 cm
A
Couples
Moment of Couple = Fs
torque force separation of force
torque and moment
torque moment
Eg
Calculate the torque produced by two forces, each of magnitude
30N, acting in opposite direction with their lines of action
separated by a distance of 25 cm.
The principle of moments
35 cm
A B
40 cm 25 cm
Centre of gravity
Although all parts of the object have weight, the whole weight of
the object appears to act at this balance point. This point is called
the centre of gravity of the object.