Edexcel IGCSE Physics · Spec 1.12
Moments & the Principle of Moments
Moments and the principle of moments for a balanced object.
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Moments & the Principle of Moments
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Spec 1.12
What you need to know
- Describe the turning effect of a force
- Use moment equals force times distance
- State the principle of moments
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What is the equation for the moment of a force?
Moment = force × perpendicular distance from the pivot.
State the principle of moments for a balanced object.
For balance, the total clockwise moments equal the total anticlockwise moments about the pivot.
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