Chap 5: Turning effect of forces Flashcards
1
Q
What is moment of a force (torque)?
A
A measure of the turning effect of the force
2
Q
What is equilibrium?
A
When a body remains stationary when forces act on it (anti clockwise = clockwise)
3
Q
What is centre of gravity?
A
The point at which the whole weight of an object appears to act
4
Q
How can you find the centre of gravity of an irregular shaped and flat object?
A
Plumb line method
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