MyQuestionIcon

1

You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!

Translational and Rotational Equilibrium

If vector sum...

Question

If vector sum of torques acting on body is zero, then it is said to be in

A

Rotational equilibrium

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

B

Translatory equilibrium

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

C

Linear equilibrium

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

D

None of these

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is A Rotational equilibrium
If vector sum of all torque acting on body is zero, then it is said to be in rotational equilibirium. (definition of rotational equilibirium)

Suggest Corrections

thumbs-up

0

Similar questions

Q. For rotational equilibrium of a rigid body, it is essential that net torque about the axis of rotation must be zero.

\to F = 4^i - 10^j

acts on a body at a points having position vector

- 5^i

- 3^j

relatives to origin of co-ordinates on the axis of rotation . The torque acting on body is

Q. Which of the following conditions are necessary for a rigid body to be in mechanical equilibrium?
Condition 1: Net external force acting on body is zero.
Condition 2: Net external torque acting on body is zero.
Condition 3: Internal forces and torque due to internal forces must be absent.

Q. Suppose the resulting torque on a body is (i) zero (ii) not zero. What is the effect of the acting torques on the body in the two cases?

Q. The angular velocity of a body is given by

\to ω = 3^i + 2^j + 3^k

\to τ = 2^i + + 3^j + 4^k

acts on it. Then rotational power will be:

View More

Join BYJU'S Learning Program

similar_icon

Related Videos

lock

Equilibrium 2.0

PHYSICS

Watch in App

explore_more_icon

Explore more

Translational and Rotational Equilibrium

Standard X Physics

Join BYJU'S Learning Program

CrossIcon