Moments Flashcards
0
Q
How can you work out moments
A
Moment = force x perpendicular distance form the pivot
1
Q
What is a moment
A
The turning effect of a force about a pivot
2
Q
What are moments measured in
A
Nm
Newton metres
3
Q
An object is in balance when
A
Sum of anticlockwise moments= sum of clockwise moments
4
Q
What is centre of gravity/ centre of mass
A
The point where the whole weight of an object appears to act
