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The diagram shows the forces acting on a cyclist.

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Look at part a of the diagram.

Explain how you can tell that the cyclist shown in part a is in equilibrium.

Now, look at part b of the diagram.
 explain how the cyclist is in equillibrium?

 

Important Questions on Turning Effects of Forces

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The diagram shows the forces acting on a cyclist.

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Look at part b of the diagram.

Are the forces on the cyclist balanced now? How can you tell?

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The diagram shows the forces acting on a cyclist.

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Look at part a of the diagram.

Would you describe the cyclist as stable or unstable? Explain your answer.

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Choose the correct word from each pair.
If a force increases, its moment will increase/decrease.
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Fill the gap with suitable words.
When a body is in equilibrium, the _____(net internal/ net external) force acting on it is zero.
 
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Fill the gap with suitable word.
When a body is in equilibrium, the resultant turning effect acting on it is _____.
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Draw diagrams to show two objects: one with a low centre of mass and a wide base, the other with a high centre of mass and a narrow base. Mark and label the centre of mass each.
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Label your diagrams stable object and unstable object correctly.
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A force F acts on a long, straight beam, at a distance x from a pivot.
Draw a diagram to represent this.