Gravity and Motion · Mechanics and Motion
Torque and Equilibrium
The study of rotational motion and the conditions required for static equilibrium in rigid bodies.
Key Questions
- 1How does the distribution of mass affect the stability of a structural beam under load?
- 2What variables affect the magnitude of torque in mechanical systems like cranes or levers?
- 3How would an architect apply the principle of moments to ensure the integrity of a cantilevered building?
ACARA Content Descriptions
AC9SPU01
Year: Year 12
Subject: Physics
Unit: Gravity and Motion
Period: Mechanics and Motion
Suggested Methodologies
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