High Quality
Open the downloaded document, and select print from the file menu (PDF reader required).
Turning Forces: Moments GCSE P3
http://phy.si
moment (Nm)
This is either
clockwise
or
anticlockwise
, depending on which direction the force is in. It ismeasured in
Newton metres, Nm
.
force, F (N)
This is the size of the force (e.g. the weight). It ismeasured in
Newtons, N
.
distance, d (m)
The perpendicular distance from the line of action of the force to the axis of rotation. It ismeasured in
metres, m
.
Worked Examples
What is the turning effect (the moment) caused by these forces?
Pivot3.0 m7 N
= ×
Clockwise turning effect
PivotPivot
Anticlockwise turning effectNo turning effect
Turning Forces: Moments GCSE P3
http://phy.si
Now, find the moments in each of these cases. Don’t forget to state the direction.
1)2)
30 cm10 N1.5 m18 NPivot1.5 m8 NPivot25 cm8 N
Turning Forces: Moments GCSE P3
http://phy.si
Remember that to find a weight from a mass, multiply by theacceleration due to gravity:
ℎ= ×10
3)4)
If two moments are acting in opposite directions, then subtract the smaller from the larger:
5)
Pivot0.5 m16 N3.5 m18 N30 N0..5 m2m3kg
Add a Comment
vaibhipooleft a comment
phydotsi replied: