Lecture 11: Torque (PHYS 200)
This lecture explores the analogue to Newton's law, "tau = I alpha," focusing on static equilibrium scenarios where net torque is zero. The concept is demonstrated using a seesaw and multiple-object systems.
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Fundamentals of Physics (PHYS 200)
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