1.5.2 Turning effect of forces
- Syllabus
- 0625–2026–2027
- Topic
- 1.5.2
- Level
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1.5.2.1—Moment of a force as a measure of its
- Describe the moment of a force as a measure of its turning effect and give everyday examples
1.5.2.2—Moment of a force as moment = force ×
- Define the moment of a force as moment = force × perpendicular distance from the pivot; recall/use this equation
1.5.2.3—Apply the principle of moments to
- Apply the principle of moments to situations with one force each side of the pivot, including balancing of a beam
1.5.2.4—That, when there is no resultant force
- State that, when there is no resultant force and no resultant moment, an object is in equilibrium
1.5.2.5—Apply the principle of moments to
- Apply the principle of moments to other situations, including those with more than one force each side of the pivot
1.5.2.6—An experiment to demonstrate that
- Describe an experiment to demonstrate that there is no resultant moment on an object in equilibrium
Objective notes
6 learning objectivesConceptIGCSE Physics