Mechanics: Describe, analyse and apply principles of non-concurrent forces
Subject outcome
Subject outcome 2.3: Describe, analyse and apply principles of non-concurrent forces
Learning outcomes
- Distinguish between applied forces:
- concurrent and non-concurrent forces
- parallel and non-parallel non-concurrent forces.
- State and apply the two conditions for equilibrium with parallel forces.
- Identify and draw a labelled force diagram of parallel forces to solve problems using the centre of gravity.
- Identify and draw a labelled force diagram of non-parallel forces to solve problems.
Unit 1 outcomes
By the end of this unit you will be able to:
- Distinguish between concurrent and non-concurrent forces
- State and apply the two conditions for equilibrium with parallel forces.
Unit 2 outcomes
By the end of this unit you will be able to:
- Identify and draw a labelled force diagram of parallel forces to solve problems using the centre of gravity.
- Identify and draw a labelled force diagram of non-parallel forces to solve problems.
