Concept explainers
Whether a moving object be in equilibrium and the reason for it.
Explanation of Solution
Introduction:
A moving object can be in equilibrium only if it is moving with a constant velocity.
Acceleration is the fundamental characteristic of an object in equilibrium.
For an object to be in equilibrium it’s acceleration should be
If an object is moving with constant velocity it’s acceleration is
Conclusion:
Therefore, an object moving with constant velocity is in equilibrium and the reason is that its acceleration is zero.
Chapter 5 Solutions
Glencoe Physics: Principles and Problems, Student Edition
Additional Science Textbook Solutions
Essential University Physics: Volume 2 (3rd Edition)
University Physics with Modern Physics (14th Edition)
Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach, Vol. 1 (Chs 1-21) (4th Edition)
Physics: Principles with Applications
Sears And Zemansky's University Physics With Modern Physics
College Physics: A Strategic Approach (4th Edition)
- College PhysicsPhysicsISBN:9781305952300Author:Raymond A. Serway, Chris VuillePublisher:Cengage LearningUniversity Physics (14th Edition)PhysicsISBN:9780133969290Author:Hugh D. Young, Roger A. FreedmanPublisher:PEARSONIntroduction To Quantum MechanicsPhysicsISBN:9781107189638Author:Griffiths, David J., Schroeter, Darrell F.Publisher:Cambridge University Press
- Physics for Scientists and EngineersPhysicsISBN:9781337553278Author:Raymond A. Serway, John W. JewettPublisher:Cengage LearningLecture- Tutorials for Introductory AstronomyPhysicsISBN:9780321820464Author:Edward E. Prather, Tim P. Slater, Jeff P. Adams, Gina BrissendenPublisher:Addison-WesleyCollege Physics: A Strategic Approach (4th Editio...PhysicsISBN:9780134609034Author:Randall D. Knight (Professor Emeritus), Brian Jones, Stuart FieldPublisher:PEARSON