Equlibrium Flashcards
1
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Couple
A
A pair of equal and opposite forces that do no act in the same straight line;tend to produce a rotation
2
Q
Torque of a couple
A
The turning effect due to the couple (Nm)
3
Q
Moment of a force
A
The turning effect due to a single force the force x perpendicular distance from the pivot
4
Q
Centre of Gravity
A
The point about which the entire weight of an object can be considered to act
