Two equal-magnitude forces act on a uniform meterstick lying on a frictionless table
PHYSICS · Subjective · A Level · Physics · Mechanics and materials · Mechanics and materials
Problem
Two equal-magnitude forces act on a uniform meterstick lying on a frictionless table. The forces are applied perpendicular to the stick at its 10 cm and 90 cm marks and point in opposite directions along the table’s surface. Determine whether the stick is in (i) translational equilibrium and (ii) rotational equilibrium.