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4 cards from this section. Quick, good the night before a test.
Define a moment in your own words.
Think about how a force can cause rotation.
What is the unit for measuring moments?
Consider the force and the distance involved.
What is the formula for calculating a moment?
Remember the variables involved: Force and distance.
True or False: A longer moment arm means a smaller moment produced by the same force.
Recall how moment arm affects turning effect.
A force of 50 N is applied 2 meters from the pivot. Calculate the moment and discuss how this could affect a lever system.
Use the moment formula to calculate.
In a seesaw, if one side has a 30 N force at 1 meter and the other has a force of F at 2 meters, find F for balance.
Use the principle of moments for balance.
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