Moments and Centre of gravity

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Physics

Newton's Laws

Physics - AQA

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Last updated 5:36 PM on 4/19/23
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Moment
Turning moment - e.g using a spanner
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Size of moment (Nm)
Force (N) x perpendicular distance from pivot (m)
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Centre of Gravity
The point through which weight acts
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Find centre of gravity
Draw lines of gravity and intersect is centre
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What do you hang an irregular object on to find centre of gravity?
Retort stand