Moments And Levers Flashcards
1
Q
Moment
A
The turning effect of a force . (Force x perpendicular distance from the force to the fulcrum)
2
Q
M
A
FD
3
Q
The law of the lever
A
When a lever is balanced the clockwise and anticlockwise moments are equal.
4
Q
Lever
A
A lever is a rigid body which is free to turn about a fixed point called the FULCRUM .
