Quiz on Static and Dynamic Equilibrium and Angular Momentum

What type of equilibrium is a cone standing on its base?

• Dynamic Equilibrium

• Neutral Equilibrium

• Stable Equilibrium

• Unstable Equilibrium

What happens to a cone placed on its tip when disturbed?

• It rolls to the side

• It is easily toppled down

• It returns to its original position

• It remains in place

What is the state of a cone lying on its side?

• Static Equilibrium

• Neutral Equilibrium

• Unstable Equilibrium

• Stable Equilibrium

What is the first condition of equilibrium?

• Net force must be greater than zero

• Net torque must be greater than zero

• Net force in all directions must be zero

• Net torque must be equal to net force

What does Fnet = 0 signify?

• The object is accelerating

• The object is in motion

• The object is unstable

• The object is in equilibrium

In static equilibrium, what is the velocity of the object?

• Variable velocity

• Negative velocity

• Constant velocity

• Zero velocity

What is required for an object to be in dynamic equilibrium?

• It must be in stable equilibrium

• It must be accelerating

• It must be moving at constant velocity

• It must be at rest

What is the center of gravity's role in stable equilibrium?

• It must be outside the object

• It must be at the center of the object

• It must be at the highest position

• It must be at the lowest position

Which of the following is an example of dynamic equilibrium?

• A car parked on a hill

• A person standing still

• A car moving at constant velocity

• A ball rolling down a slope

What must be true for both static and dynamic equilibrium?

• Net torque must be zero

• Net force must be positive

• Net torque must be negative

• Net force must be zero