Moments Flashcards
1
Q
What’s a couple?
A
A pair of forces of equal size which act parallel to each other in opposite directions
2
Q
What’s the equation for a coupled force?
A
M = F x d
M - Moment of a couple (in Nm)
F - Size of the force
d - perpendicular distance between the lines of action of the force
3
Q
What’s a moment?
A
A turning effect of a force around a turning point
4
Q
What’s the centre of mass?
A
The point that you can consider its whole weight to act through
