OpenStax
Open Stax: Stability
From a chapter on Statics and Torque in a Physics textbook. This section of the chapter discusses the types of equilibrium, and describes stable, unstable, and neutral equilibriums. Includes questions, problems and exercises.
OpenStax
Open Stax: Applications of Statics, Including Problem Solving Strategies
From a chapter on Statics and Torque in a Physics textbook. This section of the chapter discusses how statics can be applied in the real world, and strategies for solving statics problems. Includes a question, two exercises, and a...
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Rotational Motion
Students learn about rotational motion, and the connection between torque and power. Activities include informational text, interactive activities, practice problems, online labs, and virtual animations.
University of Virginia
University of Virginia: Rotational Motion
A page describing rotational equilibrium and non-equilibrium situations. Includes graphics, equations, and many examples.
Learn AP Physics
Learn Ap Physics: Physics B: Circular Motion
A site dedicated to help students prepare for the AP Physics B test. This specific site reviews circular motion including uniform circular motion, torque, rotational statics, gyroscopes, moment of inertia, and static equilibrium. Site...
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Open Course Ware: Courses: Physics: Classical Mechanics
College-level online course highlighting the study of classical mechanics. This course focuses on Newtonian mechanics, fluid mechanics, and kinetic gas theory. Course features include a 35 video lecture series by Walter Lewin. Also link...
NASA
Nasa: Weight and Balance Forces Acting on an Airplane
The effects of forces exerted on an airplane wing are discussed both conceptually and mathematically. Illustrations and sample problems and solutions are provided.
University of Colorado
University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Balancing Act
Learn about balance by placing objects on a playground teeter totter. Take the challenge to show what you learn.
University of Colorado
University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Balancing Act
Play the Balance Challenge game to see how various objects can be used to make a plank such as a teeter totter balance and how changing the position of an object will affect the motion and tilt of the plank.
Walter Fendt
Walter Fendt: Lever Principle
A short interactive activity which demonstrates when a lever is in equilibrium.
Physics Aviary
Physics Aviary: Scale Lab
This lab is designed to have students learn how to use a meter stick to create and calibrate a scale. This lab can be used as a stand alone lab or as a companion to a live lab using the same equipment. This lab is intended to be done...
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Applications of Statics, Including Problem Solving Strategies
By the end of this section, you will be able to discuss the applications of statics in real life and to state and discuss various problem-solving strategies in statics.
McGraw Hill
Mc Graw Hill Learning Center: Rigid Bodies and Rotational Motion
From the companion web site for the Contemporary College Physics web site. The collection of pages indexed from this page lead to a variety of useful resources pertinent to Chapter 9 (Rigid Bodies and Rotational Motion) of the book. Such...
Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)
Smile: The Center of Mass
This site from the Illinois Institute of Technology provides a lab activity in which students determine the location of the center of mass of an irregularly shaped object. Observations are related to the balancing point of the object....
Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)
Smile: Center of Gravity Lab
This Illinois Institute of Technologysite provides a lab activity in which students find the center of gravity of a box which has nonuniform weight distribution. Complete with directions and discussion questions; answers provided.