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P3.1 - Objectives. Calculate the moment of a force with the correct units. Describe the turning effect of a force on a force diagram. Rearrange the moments equation to perform simple calculations. Can a two year hold girl hold a mass of 1kg for more than 2 minutes? Can you?.
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P3.1 - Objectives • Calculate the moment of a force with the correct units. • Describe the turning effect of a force on a force diagram. • Rearrange the moments equation to perform simple calculations. • Can a two year hold girl hold a mass of 1kg for more than 2 minutes? • Can you?
Moment = Force x distance M [newton metres] = F [newtons] x d [metres] d F Here the turning moment is anti-clockwise so the beam turns anti-clockwise
For an object to be in equilibrium: Anti-Clockwise Moments = Clockwise Moments Or Anti-Clockwise Moments - Clockwise Moments = 0 F 2F
Tasks • Make a Glossary in the first two pages of your books. Write definitions of: • Pivot • Fulcrum • Load • Effort • Moment • Equilibrium • Clockwise • Perpendicular • Write a couple of paragraphs explaining how and where levers are useful.
Ask yourself: What is the purpose of this experiment? Have I recorded any data? Am I using my time wisely?
Complete Homework 2 This can be found at mrmathesonsphysics.wikispaces.com
If each red Lego piece has a downwards force of 1 unit, what will be the total moment of this system? How could it be balanced?
Using the equation of moments of a force - answers 1. a. Position a b. The moment is the same in each position, as it always balances the anticlockwise moment. 2. 10N × 2m 2N × 0.5m – 35N × 1m –14Nm It will start to accelerate anticlockwise. 3.
Starter Sort the pieces into three piles: balanced clockwise anti-clockwise
Write definitions of: • Line of action • Stability • Base • Topple • Centre of mass