Scalars, Vectors and Levers

Question 1

What is a scalar?

Answer 1

A quantity which only uses magnitude.

Question 2

What is a vector.

Answer 2

A quantity which uses magnitude and direction?

Question 3

What is a moment?

Answer 3

A turning force

Question 4

What is the load?

Answer 4

The weight of an onject

Question 5

What is the effort?

Answer 5

Opposing force to the weight

Question 6

What is the pivot?

Answer 6

The turning point

Question 7

What is the formula for moments and include the units?

Answer 7

Moments(Nm)= Force(N) x Distance(m)