Equilibrium systems

In this activity you will examine three equilibrium systems at different stations around the room.

Station 1: See-Saw

Use two different sets of mass and place them so the see-saw is balanced

In your notebook draw the diagram, draw the appropriate forces and calculate the torques and that the net force and torque is zero.

Station 2: Bridge

Place the masses in different positions along the ruler, and measure the following

In your notebook draw the diagram, draw the appropriate forces and calculate the torques and that the net force and torque is zero.