A uniform meter stick is pivoted at its 50 cm mark and can rotate freely in the…
PHYSICS · Single correct · A Level · Physics · Mechanics and materials · Mechanics and materials
Problem
A uniform meter stick is pivoted at its 50 cm mark and can rotate freely in the horizontal plane. A downward force of 5.0N is applied at the 30 cm mark, and another downward force of 5.0N is applied at the 70 cm mark. No other forces act on the stick. Which equilibrium condition(s) does the stick satisfy?
(a) Rotational equilibrium only
(b) Neither translational nor rotational equilibrium
(c) Both translational and rotational equilibrium
(d) Translational equilibrium only