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Why is it easier to balance if the weight is further away from the pivot?
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If Weight A weighs 50 pounds Weight B weighs 100 pounds If A is placed 6 feet from the pivot how far must B be placed from the pivot in order for the bar to achieve a balance?
6ft
Why is it easier to push open a door with the knob not the hinges?
it is easier as the knob is further away from the pivot (hinges of door) . This means it has a greater turning effect
The paper clip is used to balance the weight of the magnet Why is the paper clip further away from the pivot than the magnet?
that is a paractise question for yr 9 sats
What is the balance point called on a lever?
The pivot point of a lever is called the fulcrum.
How do you make a lever arm balance?
Put the same amount of weights at the same distance away from the pivot.
If you put a 300 gram weight in the center on the pivot where would you put a 50 gram weight to balance it?
If you put a 300 gram weight in the center on the pivot, the pivot is already balanced because it has the same amount of grams on each side. Therefore, another 50 gram weight would not help to create balance.
How do you balance a seesaw?
Simple ..put equal weight at each end, equal distance from the pivot.
If Weight A weighs 50 pounds Weight B weighs 100 pounds If A is placed 6 feet from the pivot how far must B be placed from the pivot in order for the bar to achieve a balance?
6ft
Why is it easier to push open a door with the knob not the hinges?
it is easier as the knob is further away from the pivot (hinges of door) . This means it has a greater turning effect
The paper clip is used to balance the weight of the magnet Why is the paper clip further away from the pivot than the magnet?
that is a paractise question for yr 9 sats
What is the balance point of a lever?
fulcrum
What is the pivot point on a counter balance forklift when turning?
The front wheel on the inside of the turning circle is the pivot point.
How do you balance a see saw with one mass on one side?
if seesaw is balanced under its own weight with no added mass on it you cannot balance on one side. If it is unbalanced under its own weight u can add mass to balance on one side with mass depending on distance to pivot
What does pivot means in airline term?
Pivot refers to weight. It means the minimum airline chargeable weight per unit. There are many terms that have double meanings in different industries.
What are the pivot tables normally used for?
Pivot Tables help you organize and sort data. They are easier to use for summary and analysis than a plain spreadsheet. Pivot Tables are used in Microsoft Excel programs.
How is the long tail used by a kangaroo and a wallaby?
The tail is used for balance and to pivot and turn.
If a 4 kilogram weight is located 2 cm to the left of the pivot where do you put a 500 gram weight to achieve balance?
4 kilograms is 8 times 500 grams. The 500 gram weight must be 8 times as far to the right. 8 times 2 cm = 16 cm.
