Moments Flashcards
1
Q
What is the ‘moment’?
A
The ‘moment’ of a force is the turning effect of a force on a lever.
2
Q
What is the ‘moment’ also known as?
A
The ‘moment of force’
3
Q
What is the Pivot/Fulcrum ?
A
The point at which the lever turns.
4
Q
What are the units for the moment of force?
A
Newton Metres
5
Q
What is the equation for the moment of force?
A
F x D
6
Q
What does F mean?
A
F is the force applied
7
Q
What does D mean ?
A
D is the distance from the pivot
8
Q
What is the principle of moments?
A
For a body in equillibrium. The sum of the clockwise moments about the pivot are equal to the sum of anticlockwise moments about the pivot.
