Mechanics Quiz

<p>The anti-clockwise moment will be positive</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The vector sum of the moments of the individual forces about that point</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The moment (M) of a force F about point O is given by the formula $M = F \cdot r$, where F is the force and r is the perpendicular distance from point O on the line of action of force F.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The SI unit of moment is Nm (Newton meter).</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The tendency of the force to rotate the body in the clockwise direction about point O is referred to as a clockwise moment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The tendency of the force to rotate the body in the anti-clockwise direction about point O is referred to as an anti-clockwise moment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The resultant moment (R) of forces F1, F2, and F3 about point O is given by the formula $R = M1 + M2 + M3$, where M1, M2, and M3 are the individual moments of forces F1, F2, and F3 about point O.</p> Signup and view all the answers