Torques Slides
Torques Worksheets
*Skip #4 and #5 on WS 1
Tips for Solving Torque Problems
1. Draw a free body diagram
2. If it is not obvious where the pivot point is, put it in a spot that will eliminate an unknown force.
3. Use Net force = 0 and Net torque = 0 equilibrium conditions.
4. Solve for an unknown force using torques first; then solve for other unknown forces by summing forces in the x or y directions.
1. Draw a free body diagram
2. If it is not obvious where the pivot point is, put it in a spot that will eliminate an unknown force.
3. Use Net force = 0 and Net torque = 0 equilibrium conditions.
4. Solve for an unknown force using torques first; then solve for other unknown forces by summing forces in the x or y directions.