Chapter 9 Rotational Dynamics - University of Georgia_8083：9章旋转动力学georgia_8083大学.pptVIP

Center of Gravity * * In Chap. 6 we studied the equilibrium of point-objects (mass m) with the application of Newton’s Laws Therefore, no linear (translational) acceleration, a=0 Static Equilibrium For rigid bodies (non-point-like objects), we can apply another condition which describes the lack of rotational motion If the net of all the applied torques is zero, we have no rotational (angular) acceleration, ?=0 (don’t need to know moment of inertia) We can now use these three relations to solve problems for rigid bodies in equilibrium (a=0, ?=0) Example Problem The wheels, axle, and handles of a wheelbarrow weigh 60.0 N. The load chamber and its contents weigh 525 N. It is well known that the wheel-barrow is much easier to use if the center of gravity of the load is placed directly over the axle. Verify this fact by calculating the vertical lifting load required to support the wheelbarrow for the two situations shown. FL L1 L2 L3 Fw FD FL L2 L3 Fw FD L1 = 0.400 m, L2 = 0.700 m, L3 = 1.300 m First, draw a FBD labeling forces and lengths from the axis of rotation L1 L2 Fw L3 FD FL axis Choose a direction for the rotation, CCW being positive is the convention a) L2 Fw FD FL axis Apply to case with load over wheel Torque due to dirt is zero, since lever arm is zero b) Who? What is carrying the balance of the load? Consider sum of forces in y-direction Fw FD FL FN a) b) We did not consider the Normal Force when calculating the torques since its lever arm is zero FD The point at which the weight of a rigid body can be considered to act when determining the torque due to its weight Consider a uniform rod of length L. Its center of gravity (cg) corresponds to its geometric center, L/2. Each particle which makes up the rod creates a torque about cg, but the sum of all torques due L L/2 cg *