turining effcet Flashcards
1
Q
what is a Moment?
A
the turning effect of the force
2
Q
what does the size of the Moment depend on?
A
the size of the force and the distance between the force and the pivot
3
Q
how do you calculate a Moment?
A
Moment= Force X Perpendicular distance from the pivot
4
Q
what is the unit for a Moment?
A
Newton centimeters (N cm)