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Moments

Physics · A-Level · AQA · AQA A-level Physics (7408) · Specification point · 3.4.1.2 · Mechanics and materials · Force, energy and momentum

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3.4.1.2 Moments

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$Moment of a force about a point. Moment defined as force \times perpendicular distance from the point to the line of action of the force . Couple as a pair of equal and opposite coplanar forces. Moment of couple defined as force \times perpendicular distance between the lines of action of the forces . Principle of moments. Centre of mass. Knowledge that the position of the centre of mass of uniform regular solid is at its centre.$

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Moment of a force about a point. Moment defined as force \times perpendicular distance from the point to the line of action of the force . Couple as a pair of equal and opposite coplanar forces. Moment of couple defined as force \times perpendicular distance between the lines of action of the forces . Principle of moments. Centre of mass. Knowledge that the position of the centre of mass of uniform regular solid is at its centre.