From Exam 3, you and your brother successfully knocked the tree over. If the tree broke instantly while the bird hit the treetop, what would be the net torque on the tree? Remember, your brother pulls at a 35 degree angle. 12.5 m →15 N 4.0 m 1.5 m + →80 N 75 N Pivot Point 430 Nm 480 Nm 550 Nm 600 Nm

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From Exam 3, you and your brother successfully knocked the tree over. If the tree broke instantly while the
bird hit the treetop, what would be the net torque on the tree? Remember, your brother pulls at a 35
degree angle.
12.5 m T
→15 N
4.0 m
1.5 m
→80 N
75 N
Pivot Point
430 Nm
480 Nm
550 Nm
600 Nm
Transcribed Image Text:From Exam 3, you and your brother successfully knocked the tree over. If the tree broke instantly while the bird hit the treetop, what would be the net torque on the tree? Remember, your brother pulls at a 35 degree angle. 12.5 m T →15 N 4.0 m 1.5 m →80 N 75 N Pivot Point 430 Nm 480 Nm 550 Nm 600 Nm
Thomas Bradshaw invented the first Merry-Go-Round to be operated by a steam engine. If the engine
suddenly stopped, and the Merry Go Round experienced no friction or air resistance, how could the riders
on the ride slow its rotational motion?
Run toward the edge of the platform.
Run toward the center of the platform.
Jump off the ride all at once.
Lay down flat on the platform.
Transcribed Image Text:Thomas Bradshaw invented the first Merry-Go-Round to be operated by a steam engine. If the engine suddenly stopped, and the Merry Go Round experienced no friction or air resistance, how could the riders on the ride slow its rotational motion? Run toward the edge of the platform. Run toward the center of the platform. Jump off the ride all at once. Lay down flat on the platform.
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