Forces and Equilibrium
Physics · JC 1 · Dynamics and Forces · 2.º Período

Forces and Equilibrium

Students study different types of forces, including friction, viscous drag, and upthrust. They also analyze the conditions for a rigid body to be in static equilibrium.

MOE Syllabus Outcomes9749 LO 4(a) - Show an understanding of the origin of the upthrust acting on a body in a fluid9749 LO 4(f) - Apply the principle of moments and conditions for equilibrium

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Students study different types of forces, including friction, viscous drag, and upthrust. They also analyze the conditions for a rigid body to be in static equilibrium.

Key Questions

  1. What are the conditions for a system to be in static equilibrium?
  2. How do we apply the principle of moments?
  3. How does upthrust arise in a fluid?

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