A flat L-shaped wrench rests on a frictionless horizontal table
PHYSICS · Single correct · AP · Physics 1: Algebra-based · Torque and Rotational Dynamics · Torque and Rotational Dynamics
Problem
A flat L-shaped wrench rests on a frictionless horizontal table. Two horizontal forces, each of magnitude F, are applied simultaneously for a brief time interval. One force acts at the wrench’s center of mass and points due north. The other force acts at a point 0.20m east of the center of mass and also points due north. Neglect any other forces. Which statement best describes the state of the wrench immediately after the forces are applied?
(a) The wrench is in rotational equilibrium only.
(b) The wrench is in both translational and rotational equilibrium.
(c) The wrench is in neither translational nor rotational equilibrium.
(d) The wrench is in translational equilibrium only.