A uniform rod AB is suspended from a point X, at a variable distance x from A, as shown. To make the rod horizontal, a mass m is suspended from its end A. A set of (m, x) values is recorded. The appropriate variables that give a straight line, when plotted, are :
m, x
As we learned
Torque -
- wherein
This can be calculated by using either
= perpendicular distance from origin to the line of force.
= component of force perpendicular to line joining force.
Balancing Torque w.r.t point of suspension
This represents a straight line
Option 1)
m, x
Option 2)
Option 3)
Option 4)
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