Moment of Force Flashcards
What is in the middle of a first class lever
The fulcrum
What is in the middle of a second class lever
The resistance/load
What is in the middle of a third class lever
The Force/Effort
A Prybar is an example of what type of lever?
A first class lever
A Wheelbarrow is an example of what type of lever?
A second class lever
A Catapult is an example of what type of lever?
A third class lever
Formula for Moment
Force x distance
Formula for Force
Moment/ distance
Formula for distance
Moment/ Force
What are the 2 types of moments
Clockwise and Anti-clockwise
Which side is the anti-clockwise moment found
Left
Which side is the Clockwise moment found
Right
What is Force measured in?
Newtons (N)
What is Distance measured in?
Meters (m)
What is Moment measured in?
Newton Meters (Nm)