Topic 9 Flashcards
Whats a moment ?
A moment is the turning effect of a force around a fixed point
Whats the equation for moment ?
Moment=Force × perpendicular distance from pivot
What are the units of moment ?
The units of moment are N/m
What is the unit of force ?
N
Where is a turning effect larger?
As far away from the pivot as possible
How is moment calculated ?
The Moment (measured in Nm) is equal to the Force (measured in Newtons) multiplied by the perpendicular distance from pivot (measured in metres)
If a force of 5N is applied 6m from the pivot, what is the moment about the pivot?
30 N/m
For an object moving in a circular motion to be in equilibrium what has to happen ?
The sum of the clockwise moments must be equal to the sum of the anti-clockwise moments acting on the object.
This means that the object is not rotating or rotates at a constant speed.
For an object moving In linear motion to be in equilibrium what has to happen ?
There must be no resultant force acting on the object.
It must be stationary or travelling at a constant speed in a straight line.
Explain what levers and gears do
We use levers and gears to transmit (send) the rotational effect of a force from one place to another.
We can use levers to increase the distance between the pivot and where we’re applying the force.
Moment = force x distance, so using a lever means we need to use less force to get the same moment.
What do we use levers and gears to transmit ?
We use levers and gears to transmit (send) the rotational effect of a force from one place to another.
What are gears ?
Gears are circular discs with ‘teeth’ around their edges.
Their teeth interlock. So if we turn one gear, another turns in the opposite direction.
Gears are circular discs with ‘teeth’ around their edges and their teeth interlock.
So if we turn one gear what happens to another ?
So if we turn one gear, another turns in the opposite direction.
What can a set of gears do ?
A set of gears can transmit (send) the rotational effect of a force from one place to another.
What can we use to change the moment of the forc ?
We can use different sized gears to change the moment of the force.
For example, if we send a force to a larger gear, there will be a bigger moment.
This is because the distance to the pivot is greater.
What is the name for circular disks with interlocking teeth, used to transmit rotational effects?
Gears
Whats a force ?
A force is a push or pull that acts on an object when it interacts with another object.
What are the two types of forces .
Contact force
Nom-contact force
When does a non contact force happen ?
Non-contact forces happen when objects are separated (not touching).
What are examples of non contact forces ?
Gravitational force, electrostatic force and magnetic force are all examples of non-contact forces.
When do contact forces happen ?
Contact forces happen when two objects are physically touching.
What are examples of contact forces ?
Friction, air resistance, tension and normal contact force are all examples of contact forces.
What is an interaction pair ?
An interaction pair is a set of 2 forces that are equal and opposite, acting on 2 interacting objects.
When does the contact force, air resistance come about ?
Air resistance comes about when an object moves through air and collides with (hits) air molecules.
This create a force that slows the object down.