CAIE IGCSE Physics Conditions for Equilibrium
Practise applying both equilibrium conditions: zero resultant force and zero resultant moment, including deduction of an unknown hinge or support reaction.
- Syllabus
- 2026–2028
- Course
- Physics 0625
Exam points
- state that equilibrium requires both zero resultant force and zero resultant moment
- choose a support or hinge reaction that balances the vector sum of all other forces
1.5.2.4—That, when there is no resultant force question 1
[Maximum number: 2]
The block shown in Fig. 3.1 is in equilibrium.
State the two different conditions that apply when an object is in equilibrium.
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2
resultant force = 0 OR (all) forces cancel out owtte
B1
resultant moment =0 OR moments balance owtte
B1
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