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Torque
Why is it important to consider the moment of a force in engineering and physics?
The moment of a force is a measure of its tendency to cause a body to start to
.
Equilibrium
Which of the following factors affect the moment of a force?
Couple
Moment Arm
Moment of a Force
If a force is applied directly at the point of rotation, its moment will be
.
The moment of a force is a vector quantity with both
and magnitude.
In equilibrium, the sum of all moments acting on a body is equal to
.
What happens when the moment arm is increased?
The moment of a force is important in understanding the stability and balance of
.
Which of the following is true about a balanced moment?
The moment of a force is also known as the
.
Lever Arm
The moment of a force can be counteracted by an equal and opposite moment known as a
.
If the distance from the point of rotation is increased, the moment of a force will
.
What is the formula for calculating the moment of a force?
Moment Center
