Crash Course
Skyscrapers, Statics, & Dynamics: Crash Course Engineering #26
What if you were on a high floor of a skyscraper and the building started swaying? Today we’ll explore statics and dynamics, and what they mean for the structures we design. We look at the idea of static equilibrium, forces, and torques,...
Curated Video
How Pressure and Density Work in Fluids: Explained with Real Examples and Formulas
New ReviewLearn how to calculate pressure and density in fluids, understand why pressure increases with depth, and explore the difference between absolute and gauge pressure through real-world physics applications.
Curated Video
Static Equilibrium & Leaning Ladder Problem | Torque, FBD, and Force Balance Explained Step-by-Step
Learn how to solve classic ladder problems using static equilibrium principles. This lesson covers torque, free body diagrams, normal and frictional forces, and strategic pivot selection
Curated Video
Equilibrium in Physics Explained | Force Balance, Torque, and Newton’s First Law
Master the concept of mechanical equilibrium—where net force and net torque are zero. Learn how to apply Newton’s First Law to both translational and rotational scenarios with real-world examples and exam-focused explanations.
Curated Video
Physics Problem: Sphere in Equilibrium with Breeze and Tension
This content explains how to solve a physics problem involving a sphere suspended by a cord and pushed by a horizontal breeze, holding it in equilibrium at an angle. Learn to apply Newton's Laws and resolve forces to find the magnitude...
Curated Video
Physics Problem: Calculating Masses in a Hanging Box System
This content explains how to determine the masses of three connected boxes hanging in equilibrium by applying Newton's Second Law of Motion. Learn to use free body diagrams and tension forces to solve for unknown masses in a stationary...
Flipping Physics
#30 Mechanics Multiple Choice Solutions - AP Physics C 1998 Released Exam
This problem is about the equation for the net torque on an cylinder with two radii in static equilibrium.
Flipping Physics
All Mechanics Multiple Choice Solutions - AP Physics C 1998 Released Exam
These are my solutions to the Multiple Choice section of the Mechanics portion of the 1998 AP Physics C released exam. AP® is a registered trademark of the College Board, which was not involved in the production of, and does not endorse,...
Math Fortress
Calculus III: Two Dimensional Vectors (Level 12 of 13)
This video is a review of Two Dimensional Vectors. This video goes over applications of vectors. 3 examples are covered illustrating how to solve static equilibrium problems.
Flipping Physics
Painter on a Scaffold - Don't Fall Off!!
What is the closest to the end of a 93 g uniform meterstick you can place a 200.0 g object and have the system stay balanced? The meterstick is supported at the 20.0 cm and 80.0 cm marks.
Flipping Physics
Introductory Rotational Equilibrium Problem
A uniform 0.093 kg meterstick is supported at the 15 cm and 92 cm marks. When a 0.250 kg object is placed at the 6.0 cm mark, what are the magnitudes of the forces supporting the meterstick?
Flipping Physics
Placing the Fulcrum on a Seesaw
A 200.0 g mass is placed at the 20.0 cm mark on a uniform 93 g meterstick. A 100.0 g mass is placed at the 90.0 cm mark. Where on the meterstick should the fulcrum be placed to balance the system?
Flipping Physics
Torque - Mass on Plank with String
A 0.300 kg mass rests on a 0.395 m long, 0.764 kg, uniform wooden plank supported by a string as shown in the figure. If the mass is 0.274 m from the wall and the angle between the string and the plank is 32.1°, (a) What is the force of...
Virtually Passed
Pulleys and Tension in static equilibrium Summary
If a pulley is in static equilibrium and the following is true: 1) Rope is massless 2) Pin is frictionless Then the tension in the cable will be constant everywhere along the cable. There is only 1 force (tension) that is internal in the...
Catalyst University
Biomechanics | Torque Problem #1 (Elbow Joint) [Biceps Force, Mech. Adv., Joint Reaction Force]
This vide is the first torque problem about the elbow joint in which we calculate the force due to the elbow flexors (biceps brachii), the mechanical advantage of the elbow, and the associated joint reaction force.
Flipping Physics
Rotational Equilibrium Introduction (and Static Equilibrium too!!)
An introduction to Rotational Equilibrium with a review of Translational Equilibrium and demonstrations. Wait there’s more … Static Equilibrium!
Schooling Online
Physics Introduction to Statics and Dynamics: Forces and Newton's Laws - Newton's 1st Law of Motion
Vector Man rescues someone who is having a heart attack! But he doesn’t take them to the hospital… This lesson will apply Newton’s 1st Law of Motion to stationary, moving and accelerating objects.
Definitions included: net external...
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Blossoms: Static Equilibrium
This video lesson will focus on systems that are said to be in equilibrium- that is, systems that are not allowed to move away from their original places or rotate about their axis. Students will learn about static equilibrium by...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Equilibrium & Stationary Objects: Lesson 2
This lesson demonstrates how mechanical equilibrium is related to stationary objects. It is 2 of 2 in the series titled "Equilibrium & Stationary Objects."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Equilibrium & Stationary Objects: Lesson 1
This lesson demonstrates how mechanical equilibrium is related to stationary objects. It is 1 of 2 in the series titled "Equilibrium & Stationary Objects."