The video tutorial explains the concept of balance, highlighting its importance in maintaining stability and symmetry. It discusses how balance is crucial in both physical objects and forces, using examples like walking on a cable and the balance of forces in nature. The tutorial also emphasizes the practical application of balance, such as the necessity of building structures on level ground.

What is the definition of balance as described in the text?

Explain the concept of symmetry and how it is connected to balance.

How does balance relate to stability when standing on one leg versus two legs?

Describe how forces can be balanced and what happens when they are not.

Why is it important to build a house on level or flat ground according to the text?