Chapter 5: Rigid Body Mechanics

Build rotational thinking from angular kinematics to torque balance, rotational dynamics, rolling motion, and angular momentum conservation.

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Simulation: Torque Balance Lab

Tune left and right forces and their moment arms around a pivot to achieve rotational equilibrium.

Torque Balance Lab

Beam length: 6.0 mPivot position: 50%Left load force: 60 NLeft arm: 1.20 mRight load force: 45 NRight arm: 1.60 m

Left torque (CCW)

72.00 N·m

Right torque (CW)

72.00 N·m

Net torque

0.00 N·m

State

Rotational equilibrium

Statics diagram (bodies + forces + moments)