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Moment1 2021
Moment1 2021
Armoogum
Moment refers to the turning effect of a force. Whenever you open a door, close a tap, turn a
steering wheel, use a spanner, you are making use of the moment of a force.
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Notes by M.Armoogum
Definition of moment
It can be defined as the product of force applied and perpendicular distance between line of
action of force and pivot.
Moment = F x d
SI unit of moment: Nm
Q. Calculate the moment produced in each case and state its direction (Clockwise or
Anticlockwise)
(i)
(ii)
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Notes by M.Armoogum
(iii)
(iv)
Principle of Moments
At equilibrium,
F1x d1 = F2 x d2
It states that at equilibrium, the total clockwise moments about a point is equal to the total
anticlockwise moments about the same point.
(Resultant moment = 0)
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Notes by M.Armoogum
(i) Find the value of force X given that the system is in equilibrium
(ii) Given that the see-saw is in equilibrium, calculate the weight W of the girl
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Notes by M.Armoogum
(iii)
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