LEVERS & MOMENTS Flashcards
1
Q
What is effort?
A
The force you exert on the bar
2
Q
What is load?
A
The weight of the object you lift
3
Q
What is pivot?
A
The point where the bar rotates about
4
Q
What is turning force?
A
The force applied by your effort
5
Q
What’s the formula for weight and mass?
A
W = m x g
6
Q
What is the unit for weight?
A
Newtons (N)
7
Q
What is mass?
A
The sum of particles in an object.
8
Q
What stays the same in different gravity conditions?
A
Mass
9
Q
What is the formula for moment?
A
moment (Nm) = force (N) x distance to pivot (m)
10
Q
What is moment mentioned as?
A
Clockwise (right) and Anticlockwise (left)