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Physics: turning force or moment

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A seesaw is unbalanced with two people of different masses sitting equal distances from the fulcrum. How we can move the smaller mass to make the seesaw balanced? closer to the fulcrum or further to the fulcrum?

further from the fulcrum

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A simple machine which consists of a beam resting on a pivot that help us carry heavy objects is called_____

A lever

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The figure shows a man lifting a heavy rock using a steel bar. He pushes downwards on the end of the bar with a force F. Which pivot positions allows the force F to be as small as possible?

A

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How can we increase the moment? mention 2 answer

1.Increase the distance from the force to the pivot 2.Increase the force applied

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Define " Moment "

it's a turning effect

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How to calculate moment ?

moment = force x distance (from fulcrum)

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What are the units for moment

Nm or Newton meter

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calculate the moment

force x distance = 6 Nm

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Which letter is the pivot?

B

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Which letter shows where you should apply the effort?

A

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Calculate the moment!

2 Nm

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calculate the moment

20 Nm

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Calculate the distance of the objects from the fulcrum if the moment is 10 Nm

10 m

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[True or False] Weight = mass x gravitational force

True

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[True or False] Gravitational force on Earth is 10 N/kg

True

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