Moments

Question 1

Moments definition

Answer 1

Moments are the tendency of an object to turn about an axis as the result of a force applied.

Question 2

Moments of force equation

Answer 2

Force applied (N) x Perpendicular distance from the fixed axis (m)

Question 3

Moments of force of an angle equation

Answer 3

Force applied (N) x Perpendicular distance from the fixed (m) x cos(angle) - Force applied (N) x Perpendicular distance from the fixed axis(m) x sin(angle)

*if angle is anticlockwise then whole equation will be negative

Question 4

To work out a moment 2 things are considered

Answer 4

1) the distance from the pivot that the force is applied

2) the size of the force applied