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Moments

A moment is the turning effect of a force, determined by the force's size and its distance from the pivot, calculated using the equation Moment = Force × perpendicular distance. The principle of moments states that for a system to be balanced, the sum of clockwise moments must equal the sum of anticlockwise moments. This principle applies in various situations, such as using a crowbar or ensuring a shelf remains stable.

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Moments

A moment is the turning effect of a force, determined by the force's size and its distance from the pivot, calculated using the equation Moment = Force × perpendicular distance. The principle of moments states that for a system to be balanced, the sum of clockwise moments must equal the sum of anticlockwise moments. This principle applies in various situations, such as using a crowbar or ensuring a shelf remains stable.

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Moments

The Moment of a Force:

A moment is the turning


effect of a force.

Moments occur when


forces cause objects to
rotate about some pivot.
The Moment of a Force:

The size of the moment


depends upon:

The size of the force.

The distance between


the force and the pivot
The Moment of a Force:

The moment of a force is


given by the equation:

Moment = Force ×
perpendicular distance
from the pivot

Moment = F x d
The Moment of a Force:

Moments have the


units newton centimetres (N
cm) or newton metres (N m),
depending on whether the
distance is measured in
metres or centimetres.
The Moment of a Force:

Some other examples


involving moments
include:

Using a crowbar to prize


open something.

Turning a tap on or off


Opening or closing a
door.
The Principle of Moments:
The principle of moments
states that:
For a system to be
balanced, the sum of
clockwise moments must be
equal to the sum of
anticlockwise moments.
The Principle of Moments:

In the diagram:

Force F2 is supplying a
clockwise moment;

Forces F1 and F3 are


supplying anticlockwise
moments.

Hence:

F2 x d2 = F1 x d1 + F3 x d3
The Principle of Moments:

Example of The Principle of


Moments:

The principle of moments


doesn’t just apply to
seesaws – it is important
in many other situations
as well such as, for
example, a shelf.
The Principle of Moments:
The Principle of Moments:

To prevent the shelf from


collapsing, the support
must provide an upward
moment equal to the
downward moment of the
vase.

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