Static Equilibrium Mind Map for Physics Students
See how net force, net torque and rotational balance connect, then generate your own map from lecture notes or a PDF.
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- What you get
- Interactive mind maps of the main ideas and how they connect. Free: overview maps (detailed maps on your first 3 creations). Plus: detailed maps with supporting concepts.
- Exports
- Your first PDF or PNG export is free; Plus exports anytime.
- Price
- Free plan: 5 creations a week, up to 3 a day. Plus: $9.99/month or $99.90/year (USD; local prices at checkout).
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- A free account is required before you create anything (Google or email). No credit card.
- What you can upload
- PDF, Word (.docx), PowerPoint (.pptx), plain text or Markdown, and images (PNG, JPG, WebP, GIF), or type a topic. One file per creation on the free plan; several at once on Plus.
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Build Your Equilibrium Map From Your Notes
Turn textbook chapters or lecture slides into a branching map you can study and test yourself on.
Upload your own material
Add a PDF, Word or PowerPoint file on statics, and the AI builds the map from your course content.
Clear branches for each condition
Forces, torques, pivot points and free-body diagrams stay organized so you can see how each condition links.
Quiz yourself from the map
Turn the finished map into a quiz, or make flashcards from the same notes before your exam.
How to Make a Static Equilibrium Map
Three steps take you from a statics chapter to a map you can expand, edit and quiz on.
- 1
Add your material
Upload your statics notes, a PDF chapter or slides, or simply type the topic name.
- 2
AI builds the map
The generator sorts the content into branches for force balance, torque balance and examples.
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Study, expand and quiz
Expand any branch with AI, edit the text, then test yourself or export the map as a PNG or PDF.
Static Equilibrium Concepts Explained
A static equilibrium mind map shows an object at rest, where it does not translate or rotate. An object is in static equilibrium when the net force and the net torque on it are both zero. The topic splits into two conditions, a set of force and torque tools, and worked examples such as beams and ladders.
- Force balance: the sum of forces in x and y equals zero
- Torque balance: the sum of torques about any point equals zero
- Free-body diagrams: isolate the object and mark every force
- Pivot choice: picking a point that removes unknown forces simplifies torque sums
- Worked examples: beams, ladders and hanging signs apply both conditions
Use the map to revise each condition, then check that your solutions satisfy both. CogniGuide can build a personalized static equilibrium map from your own notes, so your study map matches your course.
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Static Equilibrium Questions Answered
Common questions about the topic and how to build your own map.
What are the two conditions for static equilibrium?
An object is in static equilibrium when the net external force is zero and the net external torque about any point is zero. Both must hold, so the object neither accelerates linearly nor rotates.
Why can you choose any pivot point for torque?
If the net force is zero, the net torque is the same about every point. Choosing a pivot where unknown forces act removes them from the torque equation, which simplifies the solution.
Which files can I upload to make my own equilibrium map?
You can upload PDF, Word (DOCX), PowerPoint (PPTX), text or Markdown files, or an image of your notes. You can also type the topic directly.
Is it free to make a map and turn it into a quiz?
There is a free plan with 5 creations a week and no payment needed. Paid plans raise these limits. The map can also be turned into a quiz to test yourself.