Card 1 of 21
A [ ] is the point about which an object turns.
A
The moment equation is M=Fd\boxed{M = Fd}M=Fd, where ddd is the perpendicular distance from the pivot to the force's line of action.
B
The moment of a force is its turning effect.
C
A pivot is the point about which an object turns.
D
d=1550=0.30 md = \dfrac{15}{50} = \boldsymbol{0.30\ \text{m}}d=5015=0.30 m
Card 1 of 21
5.4 Moments, levers and gears Flashcards
21 flashcards on AQA GCSE Physics 5.4 Moments, levers and gears: the key terms, definitions and equations you need to recall for Paper 1 and Paper 2.