With what force a heavy stick presses on the bottom of the reservoir, if a hollow ball of radius $r$, rigidly connected to the stick, is half immersed in the liquid? The density of the liquid is $\rho$, the length of the stick is $l$.
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Let's consider the following figure
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The system is on equilibrium in above position, so total torque is zero. Considering as a pivot point the center of mass of the stick (located at stick's half),
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The system is on equilibrium in above position, so total torque is zero ($\sum\vec{\tau} = \vec{0}$). Considering as a pivot point the center of mass of the stick (located at stick's half),
Let's suppose the pivot point at the contact of stick with the bottom. Applying Newton Second Law for rotation ($\sum\vec{\tau} = \vec{0}$) and considering the massless ball
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With what force a heavy stick presses on the bottom of the reservoir, if a hollow ball of radius $r$, rigidly connected to the stick, is half immersed in the liquid? The density of the liquid is $\rho$, the length of the stick is $l$.
With what force a heavy stick presses on the bottom of the reservoir, if a hollow ball of radius $r$, rigidly connected to the stick, is half immersed in the liquid? The density of the liquid is $\rho$, the length of the stick is $l$.
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<img src="statement.png"
<img src="statement.png"
loading="lazy" alt="4.2.11" width="200" />
loading="lazy" alt="4.2.11" width="200" />
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For problem 4.2.11
For problem 4.2.11
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<h3>Solution</h3>
<h3>Solution</h3>
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Let's consider the following figure
Let's consider the following figure
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<img src="draw.png"
<img src="draw.png"
loading="lazy" alt="4.2.11" width="200" />
loading="lazy" alt="4.2.11" width="200" />
<figcaption>
<figcaption>
Force analysis
Force analysis
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The system is on equilibrium in above position, so total torque is zero. Considering as a pivot point the center of mass of the stick (located at stick's half),
The system is on equilibrium in above position, so total torque is zero ($\sum\vec{\tau} = \vec{0}$). Considering as a pivot point the center of mass of the stick (located at stick's half),
Let's suppose the pivot point at the contact of stick with the bottom. Applying Newton Second Law for rotation ($\sum\vec{\tau} = \vec{0}$) and considering the massless ball
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