Torque and Rotational Statics
a) Students should understand the concept of torque so they can:
(1) Calculate the magnitude and sense of the torque associated with a given force.
(2) Calculate the torque on a rigid body due to gravity.
b) Students should be able to analyze problems in statics so they can:
(1) State the conditions for translational and rotational equilibrium of a rigid body.
(2) Apply these conditions in analyzing the equilibrium of a rigid body under the combined influence of a number of coplanar forces applied at different locations.
Made 25 July 2006