Moments Flashcards
1
Q
What is a moment?
A
The turning effect of a force
2
Q
What’s the units of a moment?
A
Nm
3
Q
What’s the unit of force?
A
N
4
Q
What’s the unit of perpendicular distance?
A
m
5
Q
If an object is not turning, the total clockwise moment must be exactly balanced by the…
A
Total anticlockwise moment about any pivot
6
Q
What are levers?
A
Force multipliers
7
Q
If the line of action of the weight of an object is outside the base of the object, there will be a…
A
Resultant moment
8
Q
What happens when the line of action of the weight of an object lies outside the base?
A
It will topple
