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Moments Flashcards

(6 cards)

1
Q

What are moments caused by

A

Forces, but they are not forces themselves

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2
Q

Are they vectors or scalars

A

They are vectors quantities and have direction, usually constricted to clockwise or anticlockwise

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3
Q

What is the unit for a moment

A

Newton metre

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4
Q

What is the equation for a moment

A

Moment=. Force X perpendicular distance from pivot to the force

M (NM)= F (N) XD (M)

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5
Q

What are the keywords used when describing moments on something

A
  • Moments
  • Clockwise, anticlockwise
  • force
  • pivot
  • equal
  • Distance
  • Some
  • The weights in newtons
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6
Q

What is the principle of moments

A

The sum of the anticlockwise moment is equal to the sum of the clockwise moment when the system is in equilibrium

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