Turning effect of forces — Core Learning Objectives
Note
- Describe the moment of a force as a measure of its turning effect and give everyday examples
- Define the moment of a force as moment = force x perpendicular distance from the pivot; recall and use this equation
- Apply the principle of moments to situations with one force each side of the pivot, including balancing of a beam
- State that, when there is no resultant force and no resultant moment, an object is in equilibrium
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