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Statics is the branch of mechanics that describes bodies which are acted upon by balanced forces and torques so that they remain at rest or in uniform motion. In statics, the bodies being studied are in equilibrium.

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What is the density of a knife?

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The density of a knife can vary significantly based on the material it's made from. However, I can provide general information on the typical materials used in knife manufacturing and their densities:

Stainless Steel: Stainless steel knives are among the most common. The density of stainless steel generally ranges from about 7.75 to 8 grams per cubic centimeter (g/cm³), depending on the specific alloy used. Different grades of stainless steel may have slightly different densities.

High Carbon Steel: Knives made from high carbon steel can vary in density but often fall in a similar range to stainless steel, typically around 7.7 to 7.9 g/cm³.

Damascus Steel: Damascus steel is a type of steel made by layering different alloys. Its density can vary based on the composition of the layers, but it generally aligns with the density range of stainless or high carbon steel.

Ceramic: Ceramic knives, while less common, are known for their hardness and lightweight properties. The density of ceramic materials used in knives can range from 2.2 to 3.2 g/cm³, depending on the specific ceramic compound.

The density of a knife is influenced by its material composition and design. However, in practical terms, the density of a knife might not be a primary factor of concern for most people compared to considerations such as sharpness, durability, weight, and balance.

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What amount of force is needed to bend metal?

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Depends on what metal you are refering to. * Aluminum is can be bent at 1 ton * Stainless at 50 ton * Mild Steel at 100 tons * Carbon Steel can be bent at 150 tons. All of these metal depend on the thickness of the material. For example, the thickness of these metal would have to be between the thickness of .25 (quarter inch) to .50 (half inch). Note: It also depends of the quality of the metal. SS 1311-00 steel (Swedish standard), for example, can handle 220N per square millimetre until it reaches its yield point. Once the yield point is passed some fraction of the deformation will be permanent and non-reversible. Answer: Mathematically

Δ = PL3/(48EI) Where: Δ = deflection

L = span

E = Modulus of Elasticity (see link for typicals)

I = Moment of Inertia

b = width

d = depth

I = bd3/12 for a rectangular cross section

What is the purpose of a screw?

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The screw is one of the six (or seven) Aristotelian 'Simple Machines' that enable humans to do work by redirecting or focusing force.

A screw is a fastener.

What is an example of static friction?

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Static friction is the friction the object must be able to overcome in order to move. I'm sure you've noticed that you have to work hard to get an object to move, but once its moving, it is easier to push it. That is because static friction is greater that kinetic friction.

What is a fixed pulley used for?

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In a simple case of lifting a weight using a pulley, there are two ways to do it and two different results.

First, attach a pulley to the ceiling, and a rope to the weight which is on the floor. Run the rope through the pulley. Now we simply pull down on the rope and the weight is lifted up.

In the second case, we attach one end of the rope to the ceiling, the pulley to the weight, and pass the unattached end of the rope through the pulley. Now we have to pull the rope up, and the weight is lifted.

Now let's look at each job and what happens.

In the first case, pull the rope tight without lifting and hold the rope at the top, next to the pulley. If you now pull the rope all the way down to the floor, the weight goes all the way up to the ceiling. Note also that the tension in the rope is equal to the weight being lifted and that there is only one tensioned rope pulling the weight upwards. Passing over the pulley changes the direction of the tension in the rope but doesn't change it's pulling power. Pulling that rope from ceiling to floor is exactly the same as lifting the weight from floor to ceiling.

In the second case, tighten the rope before lifting and hold the rope where it exits the pulley on the weight. Now pull and your hand moves from there to the ceiling - about the same distance (but the other way) as you moved your hand in the other case. However, notice now that the weight is only half way to the ceiling. It is hanging on a loop of rope, one side going to the hook and the other going to your hand. This suggests that the weight is shared by these two parts of the rope and therefore the tension in each piece only needs to be half the weight. Your hand is holding half the weight. The ceiling hook is still holding the other half.

To finish the job, you will have to keep pulling more rope - all the rope which is still there from hook to weight pulley and back to your hand. That's the floor to ceiling distance. In the second case, you pull twice as much rope to finish the job.

And because it takes twice as long, it only needs half the force at any stage.

Pano ko makikita ang sss static information ko?

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Why half empty bottle is more stable than full one?

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full bottles are top heavy. half full one's are not.

The above answer is only true if the bottle is shaped so there is more water in the top half then the bottom half when full. Otherwise the bottle is not top heavy. It is just as heavy (or sometimes only slightly less heavy) on top as it is on bottom. Where as a half empty bottle has a heavier base to keep it from toppling over easier. The same principle is used in the engineering of skyscrapers. The foundation goes deep into the ground and weighs many times the weight of the top so it will not fall because of a windy day.

What is the most used household item?

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The most used domestic appliance is a fridge or stove.

How many people follow Sikhism?

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Sikhism has around 25.8million follows

75% of this religion is from India : ^ )

What are static lines?

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How does a photocopier use static energy?

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Static electricity is used to attract the toner to certain parts of the paper. Note that the toner is the paint stuff; it is NOT an ink, it's a black powder.

How would The Yellow Wallpaper be different if it were told from another character's perspective?

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The reader would get a better idea of how the main characters actions look to another character. Apex 1.3.7 quiz

What makes one material a better material than the other?

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Better... for what exactly? Please note that while one material can be better for one purpose, another one may be better for a different purpose.Differences between materials are due to the different percentages of elements present in the materials, as well as to the way the atoms are arranged.

What are static breaks?

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How do tower cranes stay upright?

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A tower crane is tall and narrow. Because of this, a small amount of tilt could cause the whole structure to topple. The base of the crane is loaded with concrete, which gives it a lower centre of mass to prevent it from toppling.

What is a static line of art?

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What is static torsion?

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What is the function of coefficient of static friction?

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This coefficient of static friction is needed to find the frictional force between a body and a surface on which body has to move. If u (mu) is the coefficient of friction then uR gives the frictional force between moving body and surface. There is no unit for coefficient of friction. Here R is reaction which equals to the weight of the body

What does static?

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It means anything that has an electric charge.