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12.74 Static Equilibrium Worksheet

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This Physics Science worksheet provides structured practice on 12.74 Static Equilibrium. Students are guided through targeted exercises that build foundational understanding, computational accuracy, and critical thinking skills.

Static Equilibrium: Choose force and torque conditions that allow an object to remain at rest or balance. Aligned to NGSS, CCSS Literacy and Mathematics, AP Physics, and selected state frameworks 12.74 - Static Equilibrium: NGSS HS-PS2-1/2/3; HS-ETS1 engineering connections; CCSS HSN-Q.A, HSA-CED.A, HSG-MG; AP Physics 1 Units 5-6; AP Physics C: Mechanics rotation enrichment; TX TEKS Physics §112.45(c); FL SC.912.P.12; VA PH.4; MA/CA/NY HS-PS2/ETS1.

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery

A rigid beam is initially at rest. For the next several seconds, the net force and the net torque on it are both zero. What will the beam do?

ABegin rotating because every beam has weight.

BMove upward at constant acceleration.

CRotate at increasing angular speed because torque is stored.

DRemain at rest unless the balance of forces or torques changes.

Solution & Explanation:With zero net force and zero net torque, an initially resting rigid body has no linear or angular acceleration, so it remains at rest.

Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery

A hinged sign is supported by a cable that pulls upward and to the left on the outer edge. The sign is at rest. Which statement about the hinge force is most accurate?

AThe hinge force must point only downward.

BThe hinge force must be zero because the cable supports the sign.

CThe hinge must provide a rightward component and whatever vertical component is needed for force balance.

DThe hinge force must create the balancing torque about the hinge.

Solution & Explanation:The cable's leftward component must be balanced by a rightward hinge component. The hinge may also supply a vertical component, but it creates no torque about the hinge itself.

Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery

A student says, 'If a beam is stationary on two supports, the two support forces must be equal.' Which response is the best correction?

AThey are always equal because the net force is zero.

BThey are equal only for symmetric loading; an off-center load changes the torque balance.

CThey are never equal because torques cannot balance.

DThey are equal only if the beam has no mass.

Solution & Explanation:Force balance gives the sum of support forces, but torque balance determines how the load is shared. Off-center loads make one support carry more than the other.

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This worksheet is designed specifically for Physics Science students. It aligns with educational standard 12.74 (NGSS HS-PS2-1/2/3; HS-ETS1 engineering connections; CCSS HSN-Q.A, HSA-CED.A, HSG-MG; AP Physics 1 Units 5-6; AP Physics C: Mechanics rotation enrichment; TX TEKS Physics §112.45(c); FL SC.912.P.12; VA PH.4; MA/CA/NY HS-PS2/ETS1.).