Mechanics: Dynamics and Statics · Mechanics

Moments and Rigid Bodies

Calculating the turning effect of forces and conditions for static equilibrium.

Key Questions

  1. 1Why must both the resultant force and resultant moment be zero for equilibrium?
  2. 2How does the position of the center of mass affect the stability of an object?
  3. 3How do we model forces in a ladder leaning against a wall?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

A-Level: Mathematics - Moments
Year: Year 13
Subject: Mathematics
Unit: Mechanics: Dynamics and Statics
Period: Mechanics

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