Turning effects and equilibrium Flashcards by Henry Lewis | Brainscape

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Define the moment of a force

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Moment = force x perpendicular distance from (or to) the pivot

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Recall the principle of moments

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For a body to be in rotational equilibrium, the net moment about any point must equal zero
I.e the sum of the clockwise moments = the sum of the anticlockwise moments

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Use the principle of moments in calculations

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See notes pages

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State the conditions required for a body to be in equilibrium

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Both the resultant force and the net moment about any point must equal zero

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