Moments & Equilibrium Flashcards by Frank Adamus | Brainscape

Q

Lever

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A ridged body free to rotate about a fixed point known as a fulcrum

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Moment

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The magnitude of the force multiplied by the perpendicular distance from the axis to the force

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Q

Couple

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A pair of equal parallel forces that turn in opposite directions.

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