Momentum Flashcards
1
Q
What is the equation for effective force?
A
Effective force = force x cos (0)
2
Q
What is the equation for Momentum?
A
Momentum (Nm) = force (weight in N) x Distance (m)
3
Q
What is the equation for Force or Weight?
A
Force = Momentum/distance
4
Q
What is the equation for distance?
A
Distance = momentum/weight
5
Q
What is meant by a pivot?
A
The pivot is the point around which the object can rotate or turn.
6
Q
What does the principle of moments state?
A
That for an object to be
balanced, the total clockwise moment must be equal to the total anticlockwise moment.
