Physics - Equilibrium

OCR A-Level Physics 2022

Created: October 17, 2020 | Updated: November 15, 2025 | Read markdown | About these notes | View in context | Study these flashcards |

Conditions for equilibrium

What are the two conditions for equilibrium?

two-conditions-for-equilibrium
  1. Net force is zero
  2. Net moment is zero

Couples

What is the name for two forces in an arrangement like the following?

name-for-two-forces-couple

Is the following a couple ?

identify-couple-yes

Yes.

Is the following an equilibrium ?

identify-equilibrium-no

No.

Describe the motion as a result of ?

couple-motion-increasing-angular-velocity

The object will spin with increasing angular velocity.

When do couples produce a turning effect?

couples-turning-effect-perpendicular-distance

When there is a perpendicular distance between them.



Related posts