Turning forces Flashcards
1
Q
Pivot
A
The point at witch something rotates due to the force applied to it
2
Q
Moment
A
The turning effect of the force
3
Q
What does the moment depend on ?
A
- The size of the force
- The distance from the pivot
4
Q
How do you measure the Moment ?
A
Moment = Force x Distance
5
Q
Equilibrium
A
When objects are balanced
6
Q
Law of Moments
A
The sum of the clockwise moment = The sum of the anticlockwise moment