21.5: Analysis
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Draw a table in which to record calculated Torque for each of your systems. Add the objects listed in your Balancing Torque Data table, to the table below
Object/System |
Known Mass Torque (Joules) |
Object Torque (Joules) |
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Off Center |
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Calculate the torque on the side of the known mass (slotted masses) for each system. Determine what the torque on the other side is for each object/system. Record these values.
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Use the information in your data tables to ascertain whether there is a correlation between mass and torque. Record your answer and use the information you have collected to support your answer.
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Explain why so much mass is needed on the short side of the off center system to balance the meter stick, even though the long side has no added mass.