P3, Moments and Centre of mass

?
  • Created by: emmajane_
  • Created on: 18-05-14 16:16
What is the centre of mass of an object?
It is the point at which the mass of an object can be concentrated
1 of 7
What happens if an object is freely suspended
It will rest at its' centre of mass, right below where it is suspended
2 of 7
Where is the centre of mass along a symmetrical object?
Along the axix of symmetry
3 of 7
What does the time period of a pendulum depend on?
The length of the pendulum
4 of 7
What is a moment?
The turning affect of a force
5 of 7
If an object is not turning, the clockwise moment must be balanced to what?
The anticlockwise moment about any pivot
6 of 7
If the line of action of the weight of an object, what will happen?
There will be a resultant moment and the body will tend to topple
7 of 7

Other cards in this set

Card 2

Front

What happens if an object is freely suspended

Back

It will rest at its' centre of mass, right below where it is suspended

Card 3

Front

Where is the centre of mass along a symmetrical object?

Back

Preview of the front of card 3

Card 4

Front

What does the time period of a pendulum depend on?

Back

Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

Front

What is a moment?

Back

Preview of the front of card 5
View more cards

Comments

No comments have yet been made

Similar Physics resources:

See all Physics resources »See all Moments resources »