Levers Flashcards
1
Q
What is a pivot?
A
The fixed point around which the lever turns(aka fulcrum)
2
Q
What is the load?(place)
A
The force that you want to apply a force to
3
Q
What is effort?
A
The force applied by you
4
Q
What is a moment ?
A
A moment is a turning effect(both clock wise and anticlockwise)
5
Q
How does the principal of moments work?
A
The sum of all clockwise moments must be equal to the sum of all anticlockwise moments in order for an object to be balanced.
5
Q
How does the principal of moments work?
A
The sum of all clockwise moments must be equal to the sum of all anticlockwise moments in order for an object to be balanced.
6
Q
How do you work out Moments
A
Force x distance
