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What is the turning effect of a force called?
What is the turning effect of a force called?
The pivot is also known as the fulcrum.
The pivot is also known as the fulcrum.
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What is the formula to calculate the moment of a force?
What is the formula to calculate the moment of a force?
Moment = Force x Distance
The distance used to calculate the moment is the ______ distance from the pivot to the line of action of the force.
The distance used to calculate the moment is the ______ distance from the pivot to the line of action of the force.
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Match the following items with their descriptions:
Match the following items with their descriptions:
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What must be true for an object to be balanced around a pivot?
What must be true for an object to be balanced around a pivot?
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A lever can be used to multiply turning forces.
A lever can be used to multiply turning forces.
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What is the weight of the parent in the playground see-saw example?
What is the weight of the parent in the playground see-saw example?
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The distance a parent must sit from the pivot for the see-saw to be balanced can be calculated using M = F × _____.
The distance a parent must sit from the pivot for the see-saw to be balanced can be calculated using M = F × _____.
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Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
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What is the maximum load that can be lifted using a 500 N force and a lever arrangement described?
What is the maximum load that can be lifted using a 500 N force and a lever arrangement described?
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A longer lever decreases the force on the load when using the same effort.
A longer lever decreases the force on the load when using the same effort.
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What is the relationship between the distance the effort is applied from the pivot and the force on the load?
What is the relationship between the distance the effort is applied from the pivot and the force on the load?
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The lever system described acts as a _____ force multiplier.
The lever system described acts as a _____ force multiplier.
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Match the following pairs of lever terms and their functions:
Match the following pairs of lever terms and their functions:
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What is a gear primarily used for?
What is a gear primarily used for?
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The teeth of gears must move in opposite directions for the gears to turn properly.
The teeth of gears must move in opposite directions for the gears to turn properly.
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What happens to the turning effect when a gear with double the radius is used?
What happens to the turning effect when a gear with double the radius is used?
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A gear's moment is influenced by its _____ and the force applied to it.
A gear's moment is influenced by its _____ and the force applied to it.
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Match the following gear components with their descriptions:
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Moment
Moment
The turning effect of a force.
Pivot
Pivot
The point around which an object rotates.
Perpendicular Distance
Perpendicular Distance
The shortest distance between the pivot and the line of action of a force.
Moment Calculation
Moment Calculation
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Direction of Moment
Direction of Moment
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Balanced Object
Balanced Object
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What is a turning force?
What is a turning force?
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What is a force multiplier?
What is a force multiplier?
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How does the length of a lever arm affect force?
How does the length of a lever arm affect force?
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How do you calculate the moment of a force?
How do you calculate the moment of a force?
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How does the moment affect the maximum load?
How does the moment affect the maximum load?
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What is a gear?
What is a gear?
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What is a moment?
What is a moment?
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How does gear radius affect moment?
How does gear radius affect moment?
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How do gear moments compare?
How do gear moments compare?
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What is the relationship between force and moment on gears?
What is the relationship between force and moment on gears?
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Study Notes
Turning Forces and Moments
- Turning forces are crucial for many devices and everyday situations.
- Levers and gears utilize turning forces to provide a mechanical advantage.
- A moment is the turning effect of a force.
- Moments can be clockwise or anticlockwise.
- The pivot (or fulcrum) is the point of rotation.
- The distance (d) for moments is the shortest distance from the pivot to the force's line of action (perpendicular).
- Calculate the moment by multiplying the force (in Newtons) by the perpendicular distance from the pivot (in meters).
- For a balanced object, the total clockwise moment equals the total anticlockwise moment around a pivot.
- Levers act as force multipliers, allowing a larger force to be applied to a load than the effort applied.
- The longer the lever and the further the effort from the pivot, the greater the force on the load.
- A solid beam can act as a simple lever.
- Effort should be applied furthest from pivot to maximize load lifted.
- Gears are toothed wheels that rotate on an axle.
- Gears transfer turning motion between shafts.
- The teeth of one gear fit into the teeth of another gear, allowing one shaft to turn another shaft.
- Gears rotate in opposite directions where they meet.
- Forces on gear teeth are identical, but moments differ.
- A larger gear radius creates a larger moment.
Example Calculation 1:
- A force of 15 N is applied 12 cm (0.12 m) from a pivot.
- Moment = Force × Distance = 15 N × 0.12 m = 1.8 Nm
Example Calculation 2:
- A force of 40 N is applied 30 cm (0.30 m) from a pivot.
- Moment = Force × Distance = 40 N × 0.30 m = 12 Nm
Balanced Objects
- For a balanced object, there's no rotation.
- The total clockwise moment equals the total anticlockwise moment.
Example Calculation 3:
- A parent (750 N) and child (250 N) are on opposite ends of a see-saw.
- The child sits 2.4 m from the pivot.
- To balance the see-saw, rearrange the moment equation (M = F × d) to solve for the distance (d) to find where the parent needs to sit, to balance.
Example Calculation 4
- A 0.5m long beam is pivoted 0.1m from one end.
- Effort is 500N.
- To lift the maximum load the effort must be furthest from the pivot;
- Maximum distance of effort from pivot is 0.5m-0.1m = 0.4m
- Moment from the effort is 500N ×0.4m = 200Nm
- To balance this moment the load moment must equal this (200Nm):
- To lift the greatest load, the effort must be applied furthest from the pivot.
- Maximum force = 2000N
Gear Moment Calculation Example
- A gear with a 0.1m radius is turned by a gear with a 0.05m radius.
- The smaller gear's moment is 20 Nm.
- A larger gear radius creates a larger moment.
- To find the moment of the larger gear, calculate the force on the smaller gear's teeth.
- Turning a gear with double the radius doubles the turning effect (2× force multiplier).
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Test your understanding of turning forces and moments, crucial concepts in physics. This quiz covers the application of levers and gears, as well as how to calculate moments using given forces and distances. Challenge yourself with example calculations and enhance your grasp of this fundamental topic.
