Principle of Moments

Question 1

Can moments be clockwise and anti-clockwise?

Answer 1

YES

Question 2

In moments when is an object in equilibrium?

Answer 2

There must be no overall turning effect about any point

Question 3

Principle of Moment

Answer 3

Object must be in equilibrium

Sum of the clockwise moments about any point = sum of the anti - clockwise moments about the same point

Question 4

What is the Moment Rule?

Answer 4

Moment on the clockwise side has to be the same as the moment on the anti-clockwise.

Question 5

What is the moment equation?

Answer 5

Moment = Force x Perpendicular turning distance