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Description

Investigating bodies in rotational and translational equilibrium. Uses specialised equipment allowing the balancing of up to 5 forces in different directions at once.

Outcomes:

  • Determine the resultant of a number of vectors from diagrams drawn to scale.
  • Determine the resultant force by resolving the forces into orthogonal components.
  • Investigate torque.

Links to Stage 6 Physics Syllabus Content

PH11-9/Forces:

  • Explore the concept of net force and equilibrium in one-dimensional and simple two-dimensional contexts using:  (ACSPH050).

            - Algebraic addition
            - Vector addition
            - Vector addition by resolution into components

PH12-12/Circular motion:

  • Investigate the relationship between the rotation of mechanical systems and the applied torque.