Moments Flashcards
1
Q
What is a moment
A
The Turing effect of a force
2
Q
What happens when forces are equal
A
There is no turning effect
3
Q
Moment calculation
A
Moment = force x perpendicular distance from pivot
M=F x D
4
Q
Total clockwise moment =
A
The total anticlockwise moment
5
Q
What is true at equilibrium
A
F1 x D1 = F2 x D2
