moment of force and equilibrium Flashcards
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A physical cause that brings about change in state of motion or shape of a body.
force
force acting on a body and the body moves in a straight line
linear motion
force applied on a body and the rotates about a pivot
rotational motion
force applied on a body and the body rotates about a pivot, this turning effect of force is ?
torque / moment of force
mathematical definition of force
the magnitude of the force applied and the perpendicular dstance between line of action of force and the axis of rotation
two equal opposite and parallel forces not acting on the same line
couple
when a number of forces acting on a body produce no change in the state of rest/ linear/rotational motion
equilibrium
types of equilibrium
static and dynamic
when a body remains in the state of rest under the influence of several forces
static equilibrium
when a body remains in the same state of motion under the influence of several forces
dynamic equilibrium