Mastering Moments and Equilibrium
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Which of the following best describes equilibrium?

  • The state in which an object is moving with a constant velocity
  • The state in which an object is rotating
  • The state in which an object is accelerating
  • The state in which an object is at rest (correct)

    • What is the equilibrant of forces?

  • A single force that balances all other forces acting at a point (correct)
  • The resultant of forces
  • The force applied to push a crowbar down
  • A force that causes an object to rotate

    • What is the moment of a force defined as?

  • The product of force and distance
  • The turning effect of a force about a fixed point (correct)
  • The perpendicular distance from pivot to the line of action of the force
  • The product of force and time

    • What is the unit of measurement for moment of a force?

    <p>m</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula for calculating the moment of a force?

    <p>Moment of a force (Nm) = force (N) x perpendicular distance from pivot (m)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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