Moments

What is the formula for moments?

• Force = Distance x time

• Moment = Force $\div$ distance

• Moment = Force x distance

• Force = distance x Moment

What are the units for Moment?

• N

• kgm/s

• kN

• Nm

If the turning forces are balanced, what is the weight of the object on the right?

• 4.8N

• 96N

• 120N

• 6N

A beam lies on a pivot. If F1 = F2 the beam will..

• turn clockwise

• turn anti-clockwise

• not turn

A beam lies on a pivot. If F1 = F2 the beam which side has the greatest moment?

• down left

• down right

If the forces are balanced, F1 is 1N, and D2 is twice D1 what is F2?

• 2N

• 0.5N

• 1N

Is there a resultant turning force acting?

• No

• Yes

• A turning force to the right

• A turning force to the left

What is the resultant turning moment and direction?

• 20 Nm anticlockwise

• 30 Nm anticlockwise

• 10 m clockwise

• 130N clockwise