Moment of a Force (unit 3) Flashcards

1
Q

What is a Moment?

A

The Moment of a force is a measure of its tendency to cause a body to rotate about a specific
point or axis. (twist/turn)

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Q

How is the Moment calculated?
(What is the formula)

A

Moment = Force x Distance
or
M = N x m

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