Deck 9 = Moments

Question 1

A moment is a ………..

Answer 1

Turning force

Question 2

Moment Equation?

Answer 2

Moment = Force x Perpendicular distance from pivot

Question 3

The moment (turning effect) of a force depends on two factors?

Answer 3

• The force that is provided and perpendicular distance from pivot.

Question 4

What is the principle of moments? What other rule applies if an object is in equilibrium?

Answer 4

• The sum of the clockwise moments sbout any point is equal to the sum of the anticlockwise moments about that point.