IGCSE Physics - Moments and Centre of Gravity

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Flashcards on Moments, Principle of Moments, and Centre of Gravity from IGCSE Physics lecture notes.

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Moment of a Force

The turning effect produced when a force is exerted on an object.

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Moment (M)

The turning effect of a force about a pivot, calculated as M = F × d, where M is the moment in newton metres (Nm), F is the force in newtons (N), and d is the perpendicular distance from the force to the pivot in metres (m).

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Principle of Moments

If an object is balanced, the total clockwise moment about a pivot equals the total anticlockwise moment about that pivot.

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Centre of Gravity

The point through which the weight of an object acts.