Moments Flashcards
1
Q
Moment of a force =
A
Force by perpendicular distance
2
Q
Unit
A
Nm
3
Q
Conditions of equilibrium
A
- Vector sum of forces = 0
2. Sum of moments = 0
4
Q
Couple
A
2 parallel forces with the same magnitude acting in the opposite directions
5
Q
Torque (moment of couple)
A
T = Fd
