Experiment 204: Torque: Second condition of Equilibrium
PHY11/B8
Zidrick Ed C. Benjamin
zidrickbenjamin13@yahoo.com
I. Abstract
This experiment is basically
focused on torque. In this experiment we
will learn to analyze systems of
equilibrium and how it can be applied.
Torque would also be observed on how
it is affected by the force acting on a
system and their radial distances from
the axis of rotation.
II. Introduction
Torque is developed by
Archimedes which is expanded by his
studies on levers. Torque is the ability of
force to rotate a particle or the rate of
change in angular momentum of an
object. Torque is very particular with
regards to the axis of rotation, if altered
it would deal a great change, of an
object. In this experiment we observed
how torque works using model balance,
weights, and weight pans. [1]
III. Theory
𝑡 = 𝐼𝛼
where t = Torque
I = Inertia
α = angular acceleration
Torque is equals to the product of
Inertia and the angular acceleration. In
this equation we know that the torque is
directly proportional to the rate of
change of angular speed of a body
IV. Methodology
A. Materials Used
- 1 set of model balance
- 1 set of weights
- 1pc of meter stick
- 1pc Protractor
- 2pcs weight pans
- 1 pc spring balance
B. Procedure
Part 1
The spring model balanced had been
set up. 10g mass was added to the P1 and
then the system was set to equilibrium. 10g
was taken off and 5 grams of weight has
been added to the p2. 3 Trials were made.
Part 2
The spring balance and 50g was
placed on the left side of the beam. The
readings of the spring balance have been
recorded and the distance of p1 and the
spring balance to the axis of rotation has
been recorded. The angle of inclination of
the spring balance was also recorded.
Part 3
The second hole in the beam was
used as the axis of rotation so that the center
of the beam does not pass through the new
axis. 50g of weight has been placed to p1
and then the location was adjusted to reach
equilibrium. The distance of P1 and Wb
form the axis of rotation has been measured.
V. Results and Discussion VII. References
In our experiment about [1] The physics manual pp.31-33
torque, the errors calculated is
not that high which means that
the experiment was performed
right. After the experiment the
little errors were discussed and
had been found that the error was
caused by the insignificance of
the arrow at the bottom of the
beam. It is not straight enough
for us to determine the most
accurate and precise
measurements that we could
make.
The weight of the pans, force
needed to reach equilibrium and
the weight of the beam was
determined in this experiment
and after that we are happy that
the experiment were done
successfully and source of errors
were determined after the
experiment.
VI. Conclusion
After the experiment the systems
were analyzed using torque. In
the first part the weight of the
pans were determined by making
both of them in equilibrium state.
After the experiment the
significance of torque was also
observed and learned.