Statics Flashcards
1
Q
Moment of a force
A
The moment of force about a fixed point is force x perpendicular distance of the line of action of the force from the point
2
Q
Principle of moments for an object in equilibrium
A
The sum of thr anticlockwise momnets is equal to the sum of the clockwise moments about any point
3
Q
What is a couple ?
A
Two equal parallel coplanar forces acting in opposite directions with lines of action that do not coinside
Moment of couple = force x perpendicular distance between lines of action
