Torque and the Second Condiction of Equalibrium
Introduction next page
This text is meant to accompany class discussions. It is not everything there is to know about the basics of torque and the two conditions of equilibrium. It is meant as a prep for class. More detailed notes and examples are given in the class notes, presentations, and demonstrations (click here.)
 
Questions Click for the questions that go with this reading
Page Topic
0 This page
1 Torque's Definition
1 Calculating Torque's Magnitude
1 Calculating Torque's "Sign"
2 Center of mass
3 Extended Free Body Diagrams
4 Two Conditions of Mechanical Equilibrium
4 Example Problems (Balanced Beams, Suspended Beams, and Ladders)
   
Mobile making activity
This is links takes you to the instructions for the mobile.
Notes
Some of my class notes and much more.
Some Solutions to assigned problems
Some solutions to the worksheets. These solutions contain strategies to help you to understand the answer.
Mastery Assignment
Mastery Assignment
   

by Tony Wayne ...(If you are a teacher, please feel free to use these resources in your teaching.)

The owner of this website does not collect cookies when the site is visited. However, this site uses and or embeds Adobe, Apple, GoDaddy, Google, and YouTube products. These companies collect cookies when their producs are used on my pages. Click here to go to them to find out more about how they use their cookies. If you do not agree with any of their policies then leave this site now.