Moments- Turning Forces

Question 1

What is the moment of force?

Answer 1

A measure of its tendency to cause a body to rotate about a specific point or axis.

Question 2

What is the equation for moments?

Answer 2

M=fd
M= moment (Nm)
F= force
D= perpendicular distance from pivot (m)

Question 3

What are the two conditions for an object to be in static equilibrium?

Answer 3

•Net force/moment must be zero.
•Object obeys the principle of moments.

Question 4

What is the principle of moments?

Answer 4

The sum of the clockwise moments of any point is equal to the sum of the anti-clockwise moment in any point.