The study of forces in physics is on several occasions, an obstacle for high-school
students, for many of them cannot visualize its practical applicability and in everyday
situations. The study of this area of dynamics is crucial not only for students who have
proficiency in the exact sciences or more specifically for those who intend to go into
Engineering, since these concepts always permeate our whole life. This discussion
raises guiding questions such as “How to increase the ability of freshmen high-school
students to understand the application of forces?”, “What can be done to demonstrate
in a more comprehensive way its practical applicability to everyday life?”, "What
methodology should one use to teach these students how to use computational tools
for this end?" and "Despite the recognized difficulties and with the arrival of the
pandemic, how can we implement these tools in hybrid and regular education?". To
answer these questions, this work aims to demonstrate to students the application of
forces in the three-dimensional plane using CAE / CAD tools (Computer Aided
Engineering and Computer Aided Design), besides the AUTODESK – INVENTOR. All
presented tools are student version, which enhances their comprehension skills over
this area of Dynamics. The tools will also motivate the students to demonstrate the
application and importance in everyday life as well as comparing them to conventional
theoretical methodology. The aim of this work is to use this study mechanism as a tool
of regular and hybrid teaching, complementary to freshmen year classes. The
educational byproduct will be intended to demonstrate how to use the tools to assist
teachers by applying the method in the classroom.
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