P 1.10 Turning forces
, A force may cause an object
to turn about a pivot.
The turning effect of a force
is called the moment of the
force.
Moments act about a pivot in
a clockwise or anticlockwise
direction. The anticlockwise moment acts
downward on the left, and the clockwise
moment acts downwards on the right
, A force may cause an object
to turn about a pivot.
The turning effect of a force
is called the moment of the
force.
Moments act about a pivot in
a clockwise or anticlockwise
direction. The anticlockwise moment acts
downward on the left, and the clockwise
moment acts downwards on the right