A seesaw is unbalanced with two people of different masses sitting equal distances from the center. How can we make the seesaw balanced ?
Moving the smaller person further from the center.
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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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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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Define " Moment "
It is the turning force
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How can we increase the moment ?
1.Increase the distance from the force to the pivot 2.Increase the force applied
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How to calculate moment ?
Moment = Force x Distance(from the pivot)
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What are the units for moment
Nm or Ncm
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In a balanced seesaw the total clockwise moment = total anticlockwise moment .True or False