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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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a-C b-A

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

A lever

Define " Moment "

It is the turning force

In a balanced seesaw the total clockwise moment = total anticlockwise moment .True or False

True

Calculate the moment

36 Nm

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

What are the units for moment

Nm or Ncm

How to calculate moment ?

Moment = Force x Distance(from the pivot)

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.