LEVERS & MOMENTS Flashcards

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What is effort?

A

The force you exert on the bar

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2
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What is load?

A

The weight of the object you lift

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3
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What is pivot?

A

The point where the bar rotates about

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4
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What is turning force?

A

The force applied by your effort

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5
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What’s the formula for weight and mass?

A

W = m x g

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6
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What is the unit for weight?

A

Newtons (N)

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7
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What is mass?

A

The sum of particles in an object.

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8
Q

What stays the same in different gravity conditions?

A

Mass

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9
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What is the formula for moment?

A

moment (Nm) = force (N) x distance to pivot (m)

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10
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What is moment mentioned as?

A

Clockwise (right) and Anticlockwise (left)

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