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    Physics #4 Moments: - Stable Equilibrium: A Body Is in Stable Equilibrium If, When Slightly Displaced

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    This document defines and explains moments, including: 1) A moment is a measure of a force's tendency to cause rotation about a point or axis, and is calculated as force x perpendicular distance. 2) The SI unit for moment is N m. 3) The center of gravity is the point where the total gravitational force on a body acts. Stability depends on the height and location of the center of gravity relative to the object's base. 4) Devices like spanners, wheelbarrows, and crowbars utilize the principle of moments to function properly.

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    This document defines and explains moments, including: 1) A moment is a measure of a force's tendency to cause rotation about a point or axis, and is calculated as force x perpendicular distance. 2) The SI unit for moment is N m. 3) The center of gravity is the point where the total gravitational force on a body acts. Stability depends on the height and location of the center of gravity relative to the object's base. 4) Devices like spanners, wheelbarrows, and crowbars utilize the principle of moments to function properly.

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    Physics

    #4 Moments

    1. What is a moment?

    The Moment of a force is a measure of its tendency to cause a body to rotate


    about a specific point or axis. This is different from the tendency for a body to
    move, or translate, in the direction of the force. In order for a moment to develop,
    the force must act upon the body in such a manner that the body would begin to
    twist. This occurs every time a force is applied so that it does not pass through
    the centroid of the body. A moment is due to a force not having an equal and
    opposite force directly along its line of action.

    2. What is the formula for moments?

    moment = force x perpendicular distance


    T= Fd

    3. What is the SI unit of moment?

    The unit of moment is N m. Other units may be used, such as N em or kN m,


    depending on the size of the moment.

    4. What is the centre of gravity?

    The centre of gravity of a body is the point through which the resultant
    gravitational force on the body acts.

    5. Define the following terms:

    • Stable equilibrium: A body is in stable equilibrium if, when slightly displaced,


    its centre of gravity rises and a restoring moment is created that returns the body
    to its base.

    • Unstable equilibrium: A body is in unstable equilibrium if, when slightly


    displaced, its centre of gravity falls and a toppling moment is created which
    removes the body from its base.
    • Neutral equilibrium: A body is in neutral equilibrium if, when slightly displaced,
    the height of its centre of gravity is unchanged and the body remains at rest in its
    new position.

    6. How is the centre of gravity of an object determined?

    A straight rod
    The rod is balanced on the edge of a fulcrum or is suspended horizontally from a
    string until it balances. The point of support is then the centre of gravity.

    An irregularly shaped lamina


    The lamina is hung so that it swings freely from a pin placed through a small hole
    near its edge as shown in Figure 4.3. A plumb line is suspended from the pin and
    the position where it passes in front of the lamina is marked by small crosses. A
    line is drawn through the crosses. The procedure is repeated twice by
    suspending the lamina from other points near its edge. Where the lines intersect
    is the centre of gravity of the lamina.

    7. What are the factors affecting the stability of an object?

    ● Height of its centre of gravity

    ● Width of its base

    ● Its weight. A larger weight increases the restoring moment of a stable


    body thereby increasing its stability. It also increases the toppling moment
    of an unstable body, thereby decreasing its stability.

    8. What are some devices that utilize principles of moments?

    ● Spanner
    ● Wheelbarrow
    ● Crowbar

    9. What is the principle of moments?

    The sum of the clockwise moments about any point is equal to the sum of the
    anticlockwise moments about that same point (relational equilibrium). This is the
    principle of moments.
    10. State the TWO conditions necessary for a system of coplanar forces to be in
    equilibrium.

    The following conditions hold for a system of coplanar forces in equilibrium:


    1. The sum of the forces in any direction is equal to the sum of the forces in the
    opposite direction (translational equilibrium).

    2. The sum of the clockwise moments about any point is equal to the sum of the
    anticlockwise moments about that same point (rotational equilibrium).

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