Moments in Physics (AQA GCSE Physics): Quizzes
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What is a moment in physics?
What is a moment in physics?
The turning effect of a force
What is a pivot?
What is a pivot?
A fixed point about which an object rotates
What happens if a force is applied along a line that passes through the pivot?
What happens if a force is applied along a line that passes through the pivot?
The object will not rotate
What is the formula for calculating a moment?
What is the formula for calculating a moment?
What are the units for moment of a force?
What are the units for moment of a force?
Newton-metres ()
How can you increase the size of a moment?
How can you increase the size of a moment?
Increase force or distance from pivot
What effect does increasing perpendicular distance have on a moment?
What effect does increasing perpendicular distance have on a moment?
Increases the moment
How can you decrease the size of a moment?
How can you decrease the size of a moment?
Decrease force or distance from pivot
What are the two directions used to classify moments?
What are the two directions used to classify moments?
Clockwise and anticlockwise
When do moments balance each other out so the object stays still?
When do moments balance each other out so the object stays still?
Total clockwise = total anticlockwise
What is equilibrium in terms of moments?
What is equilibrium in terms of moments?
Sum of anticlockwise = sum of clockwise