Moments Flashcards
1
Q
Equilibrium
A
A body can is in equilibrium if there is zero resultant force and zero resultant moment. It will have zero acceleration.
2
Q
Principle of moments
A
The principle of moments states that a body will be in equilibrium if the sum of clockwise moments acting on it is equal to the sum of the anti-clockwise moments.
3
Q
Centre of gravity
A
An object’s centre of gravity is the point through which the weight of an object appears to act.
