One of the conditions for equilibrium is that the sum of torques must be zero. Suppose that the plank is in equilibrium with some weights on it. The torque about the fulcrum will be zero. Will the torque calculated about the left edge of the plank also be equal to zero

Follow these directions and answer the questions. 1. set up the ripple tank as in previous investigations. 2. bend the rubber tube to form a "concave mirror" and place in the ripple tank. the water level must be below the top of the hose. 3. generate a few straight pulses with the dowel and observe the reflected waves. do the waves focus (come together) upon reflection? can you locate the place where the waves meet? 4. touch the water surface where the waves converged. what happens to the reflected wave? 5. move your finger twice that distance from the hose (2f = c of c, center of the curvature) and touch the water again. does the image (the reflected wave) appear in the same location (c of c)? you may have to experiment before you find the exact location. sometimes it is hard to visualize with the ripple tank because the waves move so quickly. likewise, it is impossible to "see" light waves because they have such small wavelengths and move at the speed of light. however, both are examples of transverse waves and behave in the same way when a parallel wave fronts hit a curved surface.

You want to lose weight and have been trying to decide which type of fad diet is best for you. you ask your doctor, who responds that a. fad diets are a temporary fix but generally don't have any side effects b. fad diets can be used several times a year to maintain a healthy weight c. fad diets can be risky for your health and, in the long run, do not work d. fad diets should never be used one right after the other; there should be a break between them select the best answer from the choices provided. a b c d

Name two kinds of practical electric pumps.