Calculating Force Resultants and Components [2/7]

Опубликовано: 17 Июнь 2026
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Part 2 - In this video we’ll look at how to break a force down into its orthogonal components and then how to calculate the resultant of multiple forces.

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Other videos in this playlist:

Part 1 [YouTube](   • What are Forces and Moments? [1/7]  ) - In this video we’ll introduce forces and their defining characterises. By the end you should understand what a force is and how it influences mass. You'll also understand what a 2D force system is.

Part 3 [YouTube](   • The Moment Generated by a Force [3/7]  ) - When dealing with 2D force systems, determining the resultant force is only half the story, we also need to determine the combined twisting or rotational effect generated by the force system. By the end of this video you’ll understand what the moment of a force is and how to determine the resultant moment from a 2D force system.

Part 4 [YouTube](   • Force Couples and Equivalent Systems [4/7]  ) - Now that you can analyse 2D force systems, in this video we put these skills to use by determining equivalent systems of moments and forces. By the end of this video you’ll be able to replace complex systems of moments and forces with equivalent simplified systems. We’ll also cover the concept of force couples.

Part 5 [YouTube](   • Calculate the Force Required to Lift the B...  ) - Example Question; determine the magnitude of force required to lift the ball off the ground.

Part 6 [YouTube](   • Calculate an Equivalent System of Forces a...  ) - Example Question; replacing a system of forces and moments with an equivalent system of forces and moments.

Part 7 [YouTube](   • Replace the System of Forces and Moments w...  ) - Example Question; replacing a system of forces and moments with an equivalent system of forces and moments.

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