1. Figure out what type of system we are working with First things first, we need to know what type of system we are working with. There are usually 3 types: Once we know what system we are working with, we can pull the equations that we need off of our formula sheet. 2. Determine…
Tag: PHYS 110
How to Solve Static Equilibrium Problems
Introduction In this post, we will learn how to solve static equilibrium physics problems with translational and rotational equilibrium equations. Check out our Patreon page for FREE and low-cost physics practice problems with solutions. What is Static Equilibrium? Static equilibrium means that the forces and torques on an object are balanced, so the object does…