I.TheConditionsforEquilibrium-PiriReisüniversitesi.pptVIP

* * * * * Physics for Scientists Engineers, with Modern Physics, 4th edition Giancoli Piri Reis University 2011-2012/ Physics -I Piri Reis University 2011-2012 Fall Semester Physics -I Chapter 12 Static Equilibrium; Elasticity and Fracture Piri Reis University 2011-2012 Lecture XII I.The Conditions for Equilibrium II. Solving Statics Problems III. Applications to Muscles and Joints IV. Stability and Balance V. Elasticity; Stress and Strain VI. Fracture VII. Spanning a Space: Arches and Domes I. The Conditions for Equilibrium An object with forces acting on it, but that is not moving, is said to be in equilibrium. I. The Conditions for Equilibrium The first condition for equilibrium is that the forces along each coordinate axis add to zero. I. The Conditions for Equilibrium The second condition of equilibrium is that there be no torque around any axis; the choice of axis is arbitrary. II. Solving Statics Problems Choose one object at a time, and make a free-body diagram showing all the forces on it and where they act. Choose a coordinate system and resolve forces into components. Write equilibrium equations for the forces. Choose any axis perpendicular to the plane of the forces and write the torque equilibrium equation. A clever choice here can simplify the problem enormously. Solve. II. Solving Statics Problems The previous technique may not fully solve all statics problems, but it is a good starting point. II. Solving Statics Problems If a force in your solution comes out negative (as FA will here), it just means that it’s in the opposite direction from the one you chose. This is trivial to fix, so don’t worry about getting all the signs of the forces right before you start solving. II. Solving Statics Problems If there is a cable or cord in the problem, it can support forces only along its length. Forces perpendicular to that would cause it to bend. III. Applications to Muscles and Joints These same principles can be used to understand forces within