About this Simulation

This interactive simulation models the turning effects of forces and helps learners explore the principles of balance and equilibrium. By manipulating variables such as force positions and magnitudes, students can visualize how torque influences rotational motion and discover the conditions required for objects to remain in equilibrium.

Learning objectives: Understand how distance from a pivot affects the turning effect of a force | Calculate and predict equilibrium conditions using moments and torque | Apply balancing principles to real-world mechanical systems and lever problems