LESSON 4:MOMENT OF A FORCE Flashcards
1
Q
It is the tendency for the body with applied force to rotate about a point that is not on the line of action of the force.
A
Moment of a Force
2
Q
It is the perpendicular distance from axis at point O to the line of force.
A
Moment Arm
3
Q
It states that the moment of a force about any point is equal to the sum of the moments of the components of the force about the same point
A
Pierre Varignon’s Theorem
4
Q
Two parallel forces having same magnitude, but opposite directions, and separated by perpendicular distance. Resultant=0
A
Couple
