Staying in the ‘Moment’

Remember the formula for calculating moments……

Moment (Nm) = force (N) x distance (metres)

Calculate the following………..

1. What force is required below to keep the seesaw balanced?

400N ?N
50cm 25cm

2. What distance must the 900N force be placed at to balance the seesaw?

750N 900N
3m ?m
3. Where would a mass of 90kg need to be placed to balance the seesaw?

750N 90kg
500N
400N
2.5m 150cm

400cm ?m

Hint: Before attempting to work out the distance, remember your conversions!!

Mr Burgess