Lecture
This lecture covers the calculation of moments caused by forces, the characteristics of forces, and the concept of static equivalence. It explains how to replace distributed forces with concentrated forces, the notion of static equivalence, and the moment of a couple. The lecture also delves into the characteristics of a force as a vector, the association of forces with translations, and the units of force. Additionally, it discusses the static equivalence of force groups and the global effect on a solid in statics.