Support Sheet A
MOMENT (Nm) = FORCE (N) x DISTANCE (m)
1)
For each diagram calculate the moment of each force.
(a)
pivot
distance = 4.0 m
force = 3.0 N
(b)
pivot
distance = 7.0 m
force = 2.0 N
distance = 50cm
(c)
pivot
force = 5 kN
Moment = Force x Distance
= 3.0 N x 4.0 m
= 12.0 Nm
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Support Sheet A
MOMENT (Nm) = FORCE (N) x DISTANCE (m)
1)
For each diagram calculate the moment of each force.
(a)
pivot
distance = 4.0 m
force = 3.0 N
(b)
pivot
distance = 7.0 m
force = 2.0 N
(c)
distance = 50cm
force = 5 kN
pivot
Moment = Force x Distance
= 3.0 N x 4.0 m
= 12.0 Nm
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