im making a mouse trap as a technology project...a contanier with a rotatable lid...cheeese on middle top of lid...when mouse steps on it he falls in container. i need to talk about my hidden scientific processes...i think its got something to do with balancing...anyone care to help pls :) thanks
2006-11-08 01:17:06 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
the lid is in balance because forces exerted on the two side of it are equal. when mouse steps on it , the force on one side of the lid(mouse side) become greater so there is no more forces balancing on the lid then it rotates and ...
2006-11-08 01:48:59 · answer #1 · answered by Ormoz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
and.. the rodent in question which has been balancing upon 4 feet suddenly finds that it must balance upon it's two rear feet, leaving itself in a precariously unbalanced position as it's forward body is no longer supported.
Good luck!
2006-11-08 15:18:11 · answer #2 · answered by Deadguy71 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋