Only if both ends are at the same height. If a resultant force is more on one side than on the other side, then that will cause the side with the higher resultant to accelerate downwards or upwards, depending on the direction of the resultant force. The forces would be unbalanced in that system.
The main forces involved when on a seesaw are gravity, which pulls objects towards the Earth's center, and the normal force, which is the force exerted by the seesaw pushing back on the person sitting on it. These forces create a balanced system where one end of the seesaw goes up while the other goes down.
The ideal mechanical advantage for a seesaw is 1:1, meaning the effort arm and load arm are equal in length. This allows for balanced forces and ensures the seesaw can tilt easily and smoothly.
Yes, as long as the weight is equal on both sides and equidistant from the fulcrum, the seesaw will remain balanced even if the plank is not perfectly horizontal. The torque generated by the weights on either side of the fulcrum will still be equal, keeping the seesaw balanced.
The upward force provided by the ground on the fulcrum of a balanced 6m long seesaw would be equivalent to half of the total weight of the seesaw and any individuals on it. This is due to the principle of torques in static equilibrium where the clockwise and counterclockwise torques are equal.
If the net force is zero, then the forces are balanced. If the net force is not zero, then the forces are not balanced. You can have a balanced pair of forces, but not a pair of balanced forces.
The main forces involved when on a seesaw are gravity, which pulls objects towards the Earth's center, and the normal force, which is the force exerted by the seesaw pushing back on the person sitting on it. These forces create a balanced system where one end of the seesaw goes up while the other goes down.
The ideal mechanical advantage for a seesaw is 1:1, meaning the effort arm and load arm are equal in length. This allows for balanced forces and ensures the seesaw can tilt easily and smoothly.
It needs to be balanced.
A seesaw can be balanced with equal weight. I balanced on a ledge, so I wouldn't fall. The gymnast balanced on the beam, after a hand spring.
Yes, as long as the weight is equal on both sides and equidistant from the fulcrum, the seesaw will remain balanced even if the plank is not perfectly horizontal. The torque generated by the weights on either side of the fulcrum will still be equal, keeping the seesaw balanced.
The upward force provided by the ground on the fulcrum of a balanced 6m long seesaw would be equivalent to half of the total weight of the seesaw and any individuals on it. This is due to the principle of torques in static equilibrium where the clockwise and counterclockwise torques are equal.
A real-life example of equilibrium can be seen in a balanced seesaw at a playground. When two children of equal weight sit on opposite ends, the seesaw remains level, demonstrating equilibrium between the forces of gravity acting on both sides. This balance can shift if one child moves or if their weights differ, illustrating how equilibrium is achieved through equal opposing forces.
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If the net force is zero, then the forces are balanced. If the net force is not zero, then the forces are not balanced. You can have a balanced pair of forces, but not a pair of balanced forces.
You say that the two forces are in equilibrium.
Kids with different weights can balance a seesaw by adjusting their positions on the seesaw. The heavier child should sit closer to the center, while the lighter child sits further out. This way, the torque on both sides of the seesaw will be equal and it will stay balanced.
If the forces are balanced, then by definition the sum of the forces is zero.