Moments Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
Q
Equation for moments
A
M = F x D
F = M/D
D = M/F
2
Q
What happens if the distance away from the pivot is larger?
A
There will be a greater moment
3
Q
What’s a moment?
A
• A moment is the turning effect of a force
• Forces sometimes make objects turn or rotate
(Lifting a heavy object, opening a tin of paint with a screwdriver)
