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Moments (11) Flashcards

1
Q

What is a moment

A

Turning effect of a force

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2
Q

Moment equation

A

Moment = Force x Perpendicular distance

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3
Q

The centre of gravity of an object is the point where all of the __________ appears to _____

A

Weight

Act

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4
Q

2 ways to increase the stability of an object:

A

Lowering the centre of gravity

Increasing the area of the base

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5
Q

Law of momentum: For an object to be in _______________ the sum of ____________ moments must be equal to the sum of ________________ moments

A

Equilibrium
Clockwise
Anticlockwise

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6
Q

The centre of gravity hangs directly _________ the point of suspension

A

Below

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7
Q

A freely suspended object will swing until its centre of gravity is _____________ below the point of suspension

A

Vertically

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8
Q

If an object is balance then: Total _______________ Moments = Total ____________ Moments

A

Total Anticlockwise Moments = Total Clockwise Moments

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9
Q

If the total anticlockwise moments do not equal the total clockwise moments, there will be a ______________ moment. Therefore the object will ________

A

Resultant

Turn

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