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Topic : MOMENTS 1
5 For
Examiner’s
Use
3 (a) Explain what is meant by the centre of gravity of an object.
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(b) A non-uniform plank of wood XY is 2.50 m long and weighs 950 N. Force-meters (spring
balances) A and B are attached to the plank at a distance of 0.40 m from each end, as
illustrated in Fig. 3.1.
force-meter A force-meter B
0.40 m 0.40 m
X Y
2.50 m
Fig. 3.1
reading = ................................................ N
(ii) On Fig. 3.1, mark a likely position for the centre of gravity of the plank.
(iii) Determine the distance of the centre of gravity from the end X of the plank.
distance = ............................................... m
[6]
F r
F
Fig. 5.1
(a) The disc is made to complete n revolutions about an axis through its centre, normal to
the plane of the disc. Write down an expression for
distance = .........................................................
(b) Using your answer to (a), show that the work W done by a couple producing a torque T
when it turns through n revolutions is given by
W = 2πnT. [2]
wall D
cord
T
hinge P
F
C
B
A
rod
W
Fig. 2.1
The rod has weight W and the centre of gravity of the rod is at C. The rod is held in
equilibrium by a force T in the cord and a force F produced at the hinge.
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Explain why, for the rod to be in equilibrium, the force F produced at the hinge must also
pass through point P.
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(c) The forces F and T make angles α and β respectively with the rod and AC = AB, as
shown in Fig. 2.1.
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(b) A torque wrench is a type of spanner for tightening a nut and bolt to a particular torque,
as illustrated in Fig. 3.1.
force F
nut torque scale
C
45 cm
Fig. 3.1
The wrench is put on the nut and a force is applied to the handle. A scale indicates the
torque applied.
The wheel nuts on a particular car must be tightened to a torque of 130 N m. This is
achieved by applying a force F to the wrench at a distance of 45 cm from its centre
of rotation C. This force F may be applied at any angle to the axis of the handle, as
shown in Fig. 3.1.
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F = ............................................. N [2]
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(c) A student is being weighed. The student, of weight W, stands 0.30 m from end A of a
uniform plank AB, as shown in Fig. 3.1.
P
A B
0.30 m 0.20 m
W 80 N 70 N
0.50 m
2.0 m
The plank has weight 80 N and length 2.0 m. A pivot P supports the plank and is 0.50 m
from end A.
A weight of 70 N is moved to balance the weight of the student. The plank is in equilibrium
when the weight is 0.20 m from end B.
(i) State the two conditions necessary for the plank to be in equilibrium.
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W = ............................................. N [3]
(iii) If only the 70 N weight is moved, there is a maximum weight of student that can
be determined using the arrangement shown in Fig. 3.1. State and explain one
change that can be made to increase this maximum weight.
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3 A uniform plank AB of length 5.0 m and weight 200 N is placed across a stream, as shown in
Fig. 3.1.
FA FB
plank
A B
880 N
200 N
x
5.0 m
stream
Fig. 3.1
A man of weight 880 N stands a distance x from end A. The ground exerts a vertical force FA on
the plank at end A and a vertical force FB on the plank at end B.
As the man moves along the plank, the plank is always in equilibrium.
(a) (i) Explain why the sum of the forces FA and FB is constant no matter where the man stands
on the plank.
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(ii) The man stands a distance x = 0.50 m from end A. Use the principle of moments to
calculate the magnitude of FB.
FB = ...................................................... N [4]
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Topic : MOMENTS 10
9
1000
force / N
FA
500
0
0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0
x /m
Fig. 3.2
On the axes of Fig. 3.2, sketch a graph to show the variation with x of force FB. [3]
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(c) Two parallel strings S1 and S2 are attached to a disc of diameter 12 cm, as shown in
Fig. 3.1.
Fig. 3.1
The disc is free to rotate about an axis normal to its plane. The axis passes through the
centre C of the disc.
A lever of length 30 cm is attached to the disc. When a force F is applied at right angles
to the lever at its end, equal forces are produced in S1 and S2. The disc remains in
equilibrium.
(i) On Fig. 3.1, show the direction of the force in each string that acts on the disc.
[1]
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Topic : MOMENTS 12
9 For
Examiner’s
Use
(ii) For a force F of magnitude 150 N, determine
1. the moment of force F about the centre of the disc,
moment = …………………………………… N m
torque = …………………………………… N m
force = ……………………………………. N
[4]
3 (a) Distinguish between the moment of a force and the torque of a couple. For
Examiner’s
moment of a force ........................................................................................................... Use
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(b) One type of weighing machine, known as a steelyard, is illustrated in Fig. 3.1.
Fig. 3.1
The two sliding weights can be moved independently along the rod.
With no load on the hook and the sliding weights at the zero mark on the metal rod, the
metal rod is horizontal. The hook is 4.8 cm from the pivot.
A sack of flour is suspended from the hook. In order to return the metal rod to the
horizontal position, the 12 N sliding weight is moved 84 cm along the rod and the 2.5 N
weight is moved 72 cm.
(ii) Suggest why this steelyard would be imprecise when weighing objects with a weight of
about 25 N.
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(b) A rigid bar of mass 450 g is held horizontally by two supports A and B, as shown in
Fig. 3.1.
ball
45 cm
C A
B
50 cm 25 cm
Fig. 3.1
The support A is 45 cm from the centre of gravity C of the bar and support B is 25 cm
from C.
A ball of mass 140 g falls vertically onto the bar such that it hits the bar at a distance of
50 cm from C, as shown in Fig. 3.1.
The variation with time t of the velocity v of the ball before, during and after hitting the
bar is shown in Fig. 3.2.
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velocity
downwards
/ m s–1
2
0
0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2
time / s
–2
–4
–6
Fig. 3.2
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Topic : MOMENTS 16
9
For the time that the ball is in contact with the bar, use Fig. 3.2 For
Examiner’s
(i) to determine the change in momentum of the ball, Use
(ii) to show that the force exerted by the ball on the bar is 33 N.
[1]
(c) For the time that the ball is in contact with the bar, use data from Fig. 3.1 and (b)(ii) to
calculate the force exerted on the bar by
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(b) A uniform rod of length 1.5 m and weight 2.4 N is shown in Fig. 2.1.
1.5 m
rope A 8.0 N
pin
rod
weight 2.4 N
8.0 N rope B
Fig. 2.1
The rod is supported on a pin passing through a hole in its centre. Ropes A and B
provide equal and opposite forces of 8.0 N.
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(c) The rod in (b) is removed from the pin and supported by ropes A and B, as shown in For
Fig. 2.2. Examiner’s
Use
1.5 m
rope A rope B
0.30 m
P
weight 2.4 N
Fig. 2.2
Rope A is now at point P 0.30 m from one end of the rod and rope B is at the other end.
2 Two planks of wood AB and BC are inclined at an angle of 15° to the horizontal. The two For
wooden planks are joined at point B, as shown in Fig. 2.1. Examiner’s
Use
M
C
A
0.26 m 0.26 m
15° B 15°
Fig. 2.1
A small block of metal M is released from rest at point A. It slides down the slope to B and
up the opposite side to C. Points A and C are 0.26 m above B. Assume frictional forces are
negligible.
(a) (i) Describe and explain the acceleration of M as it travels from A to B and from B to C.
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(b) The plank BC is adjusted so that the angle it makes with the horizontal is 30°. M is
released from rest at point A and slides down the slope to B. It then slides a distance
along the plank from B towards C.
Use the law of conservation of energy to calculate this distance. Explain your working.
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(b) A wheel is supported by a pin P at its centre of gravity, as shown in Fig. 4.1.
25 cm
35 N
35 N
Fig. 4.1
The plane of the wheel is vertical. The wheel has radius 25 cm.
Two parallel forces each of 35 N act on the edge of the wheel in the vertical directions
shown in Fig. 4.1. Friction between the pin and the wheel is negligible.
(i) List two other forces that act on the wheel. State the direction of these forces and
where they act.
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(iii) The resultant force on the wheel is zero. Explain, by reference to the four forces
acting on the wheel, how it is possible that the resultant force is zero.
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3 (a) A cylinder is made from a material of density 2.7 g cm–3. The cylinder has diameter 2.4 cm and
length 5.0 cm.
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(b) The cylinder in (a) is hung from the end A of a non-uniform bar AB, as shown in Fig. 3.1.
50 cm
20 cm
bar 12 cm
A B
P
cylinder X
0.25 N
0.60 N
Fig. 3.1
The bar has length 50 cm and has weight 0.25 N. The centre of gravity of the bar is 20 cm
from B. The bar is pivoted at P. The pivot is 12 cm from B.
An object X is hung from end B. The weight of X is adjusted until the bar is horizontal and in
equilibrium.
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A B
P
water X
0.25 N
Fig. 3.2
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(ii) Explain why the weight of X must be reduced in order to obtain equilibrium for AB.
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[Total: 10]
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(b) A uniform square sign with sides of length 0.68 m is fixed at its corner points A and B to a wall.
The sign is also supported by a wire CD, as shown in Fig. 3.1.
D wire
54 N
35°
B C
sign
E
wall 0.68 m
0.68 m
The sign has weight W and centre of gravity at point E. The sign is held in a vertical plane
with side BC horizontal. The wire is at an angle of 35° to side BC. The tension in the wire is
54 N.
(ii) Explain why the force on the sign at B does not have a moment about point A.
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(iii) By taking moments about point A, show that the weight W of the sign is 150 N.
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(iv) Calculate the total vertical force exerted by the wall on the sign at points A and B.
(c) The sign in (b) is held together by nuts and bolts. One of the nuts falls vertically from rest
through a distance of 4.8 m to the pavement below. The nut lands on the pavement with a
speed of 9.2 m s−1.
Determine, for the nut falling from the sign to the pavement, the ratio
[Total: 10]
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(b) A uniform beam AC is attached to a vertical wall at end A. The beam is held horizontal by a
rigid bar BD, as shown in Fig. 3.1.
0.30 m 0.10 m
A C
52° B
beam :
33 N wire
wall
bar bucket
D
12 N
The beam is of length 0.40 m and weight W. An empty bucket of weight 12 N is suspended
by a light metal wire from end C. The bar exerts a force on the beam of 33 N at 52° to the
horizontal. The beam is in equilibrium.
(i) Calculate the vertical component of the force exerted by the bar on the beam.
W = ...................................................... N [3]
(c) The metal of the wire in (b) has a Young modulus of 2.0 × 1011 Pa.
Initially the bucket is empty. When the bucket is filled with paint of weight 78 N, the strain of
the wire increases by 7.5 × 10–4. The wire obeys Hooke’s law.
[Total: 11]
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(b) A thin disc of radius r is supported at its centre O by a pin. The disc is supported so that it is
vertical. Three forces act in the plane of the disc, as shown in Fig. 2.1.
A
1.2 N
r
r
2 O
θ C pin disc
6.0 N r
1.2 N
B
Fig. 2.1
Two horizontal and opposite forces, each of magnitude 1.2 N, act at points A and B on the
edge of the disc. A force of 6.0 N, at an angle θ below the horizontal, acts on the midpoint
C of a radial line of the disc, as shown in Fig. 2.1. The disc has negligible weight and is in
equilibrium.
(i) State an expression, in terms of r, for the torque of the couple due to the forces at A and
B acting on the disc.
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θ = ........................................................ ° [2]
(iii) State the magnitude of the force of the pin on the disc.
[Total: 5]
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(b) A wire hangs between two fixed points, as shown in Fig. 1.1.
rope tyre
A child’s swing is made by connecting a car tyre to the wire using a rope and a hook. The
system is in equilibrium with the wire hanging at an angle of 17° to the horizontal. The tension
in the wire is 150 N. Assume that the rope and hook have negligible weight.
2 (a) The kilogram, metre and second are all SI base units.
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(b) A uniform beam AB of length 6.0 m is placed on a horizontal surface and then tilted at an
angle of 31° to the horizontal, as shown in Fig. 2.1.
90 N
A
6.0 m
W Y
X 31°
B
The beam is held in equilibrium by four forces that all act in the same plane. A force of 90 N
acts perpendicular to the beam at end A. The weight W of the beam acts at its centre of
gravity. A vertical force Y and a horizontal force X both act at end B of the beam.
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(ii) By taking moments about end B, calculate the weight W of the beam.
W = ...................................................... N [2]
[Total: 6]
(b) A uniform square sheet of card ABCD is freely pivoted by a pin at a point P. The card is held
in a vertical plane by an external force in the position shown in Fig. 1.1.
17 cm
45° P
A C
4.0 cm G
0.15 N
The card has weight 0.15 N which may be considered to act at the centre of gravity G. Each
side of the card has length 17 cm. Point P lies on the horizontal line AC and is 4.0 cm from
corner A. Line BD is vertical.
The card is released by removing the external force. The card then swings in a vertical plane
until it comes to rest.
(i) Calculate the magnitude of the resultant moment about point P acting on the card
immediately after it is released.
(ii) Explain why, when the card has come to rest, its centre of gravity is vertically below
point P.
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[Total: 5]
4 (a) A sphere in a liquid accelerates vertically downwards from rest. For the viscous force acting
on the moving sphere, state:
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(b) A man of weight 750 N stands a distance of 3.6 m from end D of a horizontal uniform beam
AD, as shown in Fig. 4.1.
FB FC
A B C D
2.0 m 2.0 m
380 N 750 N
3.6 m
9.0 m
The beam has a weight of 380 N and a length of 9.0 m. The beam is supported by a vertical
force FB at pivot B and a vertical force FC at pivot C. Pivot B is a distance of 2.0 m from end A
and pivot C is a distance of 2.0 m from end D. The beam is in equilibrium.
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FB = ...................................................... N [2]
(iii) The man walks towards end D. The beam is about to tip when FB becomes zero.
Determine the minimum distance x from end D that the man can stand without tipping
the beam.
x = ...................................................... m [2]
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