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  • Define a moment.

    A moment is the turning effect of a force about a pivot.

  • True or False?

    Moments cause motion.

    False.

    Moments do not cause motion, they describe the turning effects due to forces about a pivot. The resultant force causes the motion.

  • What is the equation for calculating moments?

    The equation used for calculating a moment is M space equals space F thin space cross times space d

    Where:

    • M= moment, measured in newton metres (Nm)

    • F = force, measured in newtons (N)

    • d = perpendicular distance to the pivot, measured in metres (m)

  • What does the size of a moment depend upon?

    The size of a moment depends on both the force applied and the perpendicular distance to the pivot.

  • True or False?

    The equation for moments with respect to the perpendicular distance to the pivot is d space equals fraction numerator space F over denominator M end fraction

    False.

    The equation for moments with respect to the perpendicular distance to the pivot is d space equals space M over F

  • State the units for the moment of a force.

    The units for the moment of a force are newton metres (Nm).

  • True or False?

    To reduce the force required to produce a moment, the distance from the pivot must be decreased.

    False.

    To reduce the force required to produce a moment, the distance from the pivot must be increased.

  • A force of 3 N is applied at a distance of 0.5 m from the pivot, what is the moment of the force?

    When a force of 3 N is applied at a distance of 0.5 m from the pivot, the moment of the force is 1.5 Nm.

    • M space equals space F d space equals space 3 space cross times space 0.5 space equals space 1.5 space Nm

  • True or False?

    The principle of moments applies to unbalanced systems.

    False.

    The principle of moments specifically applies to balanced systems.

  • True or False?

    The principle of moments describes a system in equilibrium.

    True.

    The principle of moments describes the equilibrium condition in a balanced system.

  • True or False?

    See-saws, beams and levers are systems that use the principle of moments.

    True.

    See-saws, beams and levers are systems that use the principle of moments.

  • Define equilibrium in terms of moments.

    Equilibrium is a state in which an object remains unchanged in its motion or rotation, with balanced forces and moments acting upon it.

  • True or False?

    In terms of moments, for an object to be in equilibrium it must be stationary.

    False.

    An object in equilibrium can either be stationary or moving with constant velocity.

  • What does it mean for the forces on an object to be balanced?

    When the forces on an object are balanced, the net force acting on it is zero, resulting in no change in its motion.

  • What condition must be met for there to be no resultant force on an object?

    The condition that must be met for there to be no resultant force on an object is that the forces acting on it must be balanced, cancelling each other out.

  • True or False?

    In terms of moment, a system in equilibrium has a net force acting on it.

    False.

    A system in equilibrium has no net force acting on it, so the net force is zero.

  • What is the significance of balanced forces and moments in equilibrium on a system?

    The significance of balanced forces and moments in equilibrium on a system is it remains unchanged in its state of motion or rotation, maintaining equilibrium.

  • Define the resultant moment.

    The resultant moment is the net turning effect produced by the combination of all forces acting on an object, determining its rotational motion.

  • Define the centre of gravity.

    The centre of gravity of an object is the point at which the weight of the object can be considered to act.

  • True or False?

    The centre of gravity is always located at the geometric centre of an object.

    False.

    The centre of gravity can be located at the geometric centre of a regularly shaped object. This is not necessarily the case for irregularly shaped objects.

  • True or False?

    The location of the centre of mass of an object affects its stability and balance.

    True.

    The location of the centre of mass of an object affects its stability and balance.

  • Define stability.

    Stability refers to an object's ability to maintain its equilibrium position, where its centre of gravity lies above its base.

  • True or False?

    An object is considered stable if its centre of gravity is below its base.

    False.

    An object is stable if its centre of gravity lies above its base, ensuring balance and preventing it from tipping over.

  • How does the width of the base affect an object's stability?

    The width of an object's base affects its stability because a wider base lowers the centre of gravity, increasing stability, while a narrower base raises it, decreasing stability.

  • What factors influence an object's stability?

    An object's stability is influenced by the position of its centre of gravity and the width of its base.

  • State the condition required for an object to be stable.

    An object is stable when its centre of gravity is positioned above its base, ensuring equilibrium and resistance to tipping.

  • How does the position of the centre of gravity affect stability?

    The position of the centre of gravity determines whether an object will remain balanced or topple over when disturbed.

  • What happens to an object's centre of gravity when it is suspended from a point?

    When an object is suspended from a point, it will settle so that its centre of gravity comes to rest below the pivoting point.

  • True or False?

    In an experiment to find the centre of gravity of an irregular shape, a plumb line is used to draw a vertical line.

    True.

    The plumb line is used to draw a vertical line from the pivot to determine where the centre of gravity will lie.

  • How can you locate the centre of gravity of an irregular shape?

    An irregular shape can be suspended from different points, and a plum line can be used to draw vertical lines that intersect at the centre of gravity.

  • What is the importance of determining the centre of gravity?

    Determining the centre of gravity enables an understanding of the stability and balance of an object, which is crucial in various applications.

  • True or False?

    The centre of gravity of an object is always fixed.

    False.

    The centre of gravity of an object may change depending on the object's orientation or composition, especially in flexible or complex structures.

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