Moment of a force

Question 1

A moment _________

Answer 1

Is the turning effect of a force

Question 2

Moments occur when________

Answer 2

forces cause objects to rotate about some pivot

Question 3

Moment formula

Answer 3

Moment = force x perpendicular distance form pivot

Question 4

Moment unit

Answer 4

N cm or N m

Question 5

Examples of moments

Answer 5

Using a crowbar, turning a tap on or off, opening or closing a door, a shelf