1.5 Moments Flashcards
1
Q
Formula for the size of a moment
A
M = F x d
M = moment
F = force
d = perpendicular distance of the force to the pivot
2
Q
What is the principle of moments?
A
For a pivot to be balanced, total clockwise movements = total anticlockwise movements
3
Q
When will an object fall over?
A
When its centre of gravity is no longer over its base
