Statics of Rigid Bodies

- Exceeding Center of Gravity (1J11.25)

-Location -K2

- Exceeding Center of Gravity (1J11.50)

-Place the double cone on the lower end of the "U" and it will roll uphill

-Place the cylinder on the hill and it will roll down

- Stable, Unstable, and Neutral Equalibrium (1J20.20)

-Insert a spoon in the prongs of a fork

-Place a match in the prongs perpendicular to the spoon-fork axis

-Balance the spoon-fork-match on the lip of a glass of water

-Drink from the glass

- Resolution of Forces (1J30.25)

-Have the two largest students pull on the ends of the rope.

-Have the smallest student deflect the rope.

- Static Torque (1J40.30) link to picture 1j40_30.htm

-Push on the large heavy door at the front of the lecture room.

-Depending on where you push, it is easy or hard to hold open.