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Turning forces Flashcards

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Pivot

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The point at witch something rotates due to the force applied to it

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Moment

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The turning effect of the force

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What does the moment depend on ?

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  • The size of the force
  • The distance from the pivot
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How do you measure the Moment ?

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Moment = Force x Distance

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Equilibrium

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When objects are balanced

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Law of Moments

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The sum of the clockwise moment = The sum of the anticlockwise moment

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