WASSCE Physics · Mechanics — Motion & Forces
Equilibrium of Forces
Conditions for equilibrium, parallel and non-parallel forces, and using the triangle and parallelogram laws.
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Across the topic: 10 sections · 6 worked examples · 2 diagrams
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2 lessons · 14 min
- 1Equilibrium of forces: triangle of forces and Lami's theorem7 minFree7 minFree
- 2Equilibrium on inclined planes7 min Plan7 min Plan
- Forces on a body on an inclined plane
- Equilibrium on a rough slope (no applied force)
- Holding a body with a force at an angle
- Verifying the parallelogram law of forces (practical)
3 worked examples · 1 diagram
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