Statics is a fundamental physics concept that focuses on the equilibrium of bodies that are subjected to a force system. It primarily concerns the application of Newton’s laws of motion to analyze loads placed on objects at rest or at a constant velocity. Because these objects are resting or have a constant velocity, the sum of all of the forces applied to the object must be equal to zero. Statics is important to Engineering Literacy, as it is the basis on which engineering professionals analyze physical systems that are void of acceleration. For example, the application of statics enables the analysis of forces applied to physical objects/systems such as trusses, cables, and chains. In addition, statics enables engineering professionals to calculate the magnitudes of the components of forces applied to an object using a series of equations.