Moments, Levers And Gears Flashcards

1
Q

Moment

A

Turning effect of a force about a pivot

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2
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Principle of moments

A

Sum of clockwise moments = sum of anti-clockwise moments

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3
Q

Lever

A

A small force exerted with a long lever applies a large force

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4
Q

Gear

A

Increase or decrease the rotational effect of a force

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