Turning Effect Of Forces (5)

Question 1

Moment

Answer 1

Product of a force F and the perpendicular distance from the pivot to the line of action of the force F

Question 2

Principle of moments

Answer 2

When a body is in equilibrium, the sum of clockwise moments about a pivot is equal to the sum of anti-clockwise moments about the same pivot

Question 3

Centre of gravity

Answer 3

Is a point where the weight of an object seems to be acting on

Question 4

Stability

Answer 4

Measure of its ability to return to its original position after it is slightly displaced