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Master J
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A cylindrical tin, full of water, is sitting on a platform. What is the maximum acceleration of the platform that will not cause the can to tilt?
The dimensions of the tin are known.
I'm unsure how to approach the question first off. My reasoning so far has been along the line of this:
The force from the accelerating platform, ma, will tend to rotate the object, since it is asymetrical, it only acts on the bottom of the tin. But, where is the fulcrum? The tin is a symmetrical body, so should the fulcrum be in its centre? If that IS the case, should I look at moments etc?
Any way of enlightening me on this will be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
The dimensions of the tin are known.
I'm unsure how to approach the question first off. My reasoning so far has been along the line of this:
The force from the accelerating platform, ma, will tend to rotate the object, since it is asymetrical, it only acts on the bottom of the tin. But, where is the fulcrum? The tin is a symmetrical body, so should the fulcrum be in its centre? If that IS the case, should I look at moments etc?
Any way of enlightening me on this will be greatly appreciated. Thanks!