Mechanics Flashcards
1
Q
Principle of moments
A
Sum of clockwise moments = anti clockwise
2
Q
Centre mass
A
Point where single force has no turning effect
3
Q
Couples
A
Equal opposite forces on a body on different lines
4
Q
First law
A
Rest or const unless force
5
Q
2nd law
A
F = MxA
6
Q
3rd law
A
Forces have equal opposite reaction forces
