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Calculating Moments

This document introduces moments and how to calculate them using the moment equation. Moments are the turning effect of a force acting about a pivot point. The document provides examples of calculating moments when forces of different magnitudes act at various distances from a pivot. It also includes word problems applying the moment calculation to situations like a see-saw and drumstick lever.

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Calculating Moments

This document introduces moments and how to calculate them using the moment equation. Moments are the turning effect of a force acting about a pivot point. The document provides examples of calculating moments when forces of different magnitudes act at various distances from a pivot. It also includes word problems applying the moment calculation to situations like a see-saw and drumstick lever.

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Calculating Moments

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Physics Equation Practice
Introduction
A moment is the turning effect of a force. Moments act about a point in a clockwise or
anticlockwise direction. The point chosen could be any point on the object, but the pivot - also
known as the fulcrum - is usually chosen.

Remember the three-step process:


• Write down the equation you are going
to use.
Example • Substitute the quantities from the
What is the moment when a force of 4N acts 6m question into your formula and carry
out the calculation.
away from a pivot? • Write down the answer and don't
• Moment = Force X Distance forget to use the correct unit.
• Moment = 4 N X 6m
• =24 N/m

What is the moment when a force of 3N


acts 9m away from a pivot?
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What is the moment when a force of 7N


acts 12m away from a pivot?
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Figure 1 shows how a lever can be used to lift a heavy rock.
What is the moment when a force of 6N Calculate the moment of the weight of the rock about point P.
acts 5m away from a pivot? ____________________________________________________
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Two children, A and B, are sitting on a see-saw, as shown in the


figure below. The see-saw is balanced. Use the equation to
calculate the moment of child B about the pivot of the see-saw.
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A drum is hit by a beater attached to a drumstick lever. The


drumstick lever is attached to a foot-pedal by a chain. The
drummer’s toe pushes with a 1.5 N force on the foot-pedal.
Calculate the moment
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