Moments

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What is a moment?
A moment is the turning effect on an object caused by a force?
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What is the measurement for moment?
Newton metres (Nm)
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What can this rotation be?
Clockwise or anti-clockwise.
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What is the equation for moments?
Moment (Nm)= Force (N) x Distance of the pivot (M)
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What does moment depend on?
The force and the perpendicular distance to the pivot.
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What creates a larger turning effect?
If the perpendicular distance from the pivot is longer which allows you to exert a bigger force.
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What are examples of moments?
Using a crowbar to pry something open.
Scissors
Turning a tap on or off.
Wheelbarrow.
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What does the principle of moment state?
If an object is balanced, the total clockwise moment about a pivot will equal the anti- clockwise moment about a pivot.
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