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Forces And Their Effects Flashcards

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Moment =

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Force x distance perpendicular to the direction of the force

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What Is the principle of moments in situations where rotational forces are in equilibrium

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Sum of clockwise moments = sum of anticlockwise moments

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 Does increasing the distance to the pivot require more force or less force to open a door explain why

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Less force required as it creates a large moment due to the large distance 

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How can you reduce unwanted energy transfer eg. Friction releasing heat 

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Lubrication

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