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Physics module 02 · Put your knowledge to work

Forces Applications

Build and test force models from Easy to Expert.

12 problem sets · Learn at your pace · Some resources require membership

From understanding to problem solving.

Your next step

Choose a problem set

Start with a familiar topic, then work towards more demanding problems.

12 of 12 sets

  1. 01Problem studio

    Applied Definitions Problems

    Force language, interactions, resultants, units, and free-body thinking.

    Open practice
  2. 02Problem studio

    Newton's Laws of Motion Problems

    Inertia, resultant force, acceleration, and interaction pairs.

    Open practice
  3. 03Problem studio

    Applied, Weight and Normal Force Problems

    Weight, support forces, angled pulls, inclines, lifts, and contact loss.

    Open practice
  4. 04Problem studio

    Friction Forces Problems

    Static and kinetic friction, limiting cases, inclines, and changing contact forces.

    Open practice
  5. 05Problem studio

    Tension Forces Problems

    Ideal ropes, angled cables, linked bodies, pulleys, and constraint equations.

    Open practice
  6. 06Problem studio

    Free-Body Diagrams and Net Forces Problems

    System isolation, force diagrams, components, resultants, and multi-axis models.

    Open practice
  7. 07Problem studio

    Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation Problems

    Mass, center distance, inverse-square fields, superposition, and orbits.

    Open practice
  8. 08Problem studio

    Moments of Force Problems

    Turning effects, perpendicular distance, couples, levers, and moment balance.

    Open practice
  9. 09Problem studio

    Equilibrium Problems

    Static and dynamic equilibrium, signed forces, moments, and support reactions.

    Open practice
  10. 10Problem studio

    Equilibrium Advanced Problems

    Ladders, hinged beams, cables, limiting friction, and three-force systems.

    Open practice
  11. 11Problem studio

    Equilibrium Calculus Integration Problems

    Distributed loads, centroids, shear, bending moments, and energy stability.

    Open practice
  12. 12Problem studio

    Forces Model for Gaming Problems

    Mission-based force modelling, simulation updates, constraints, and design decisions.

    Open practice

Extra challenging questions

Take the ideas further with course-specific extension questions, supplied-data graphs and worked solutions.