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- Definition of Moment of a Force
- Resultant Moments
When taps are opened, a turning effect of force is experienced, likewise, when doors are opened, the applied force brings about a turning effect about a point or hinges attached to the wall of the door.
The turning effect experienced in each case is called the moment of a force.
The moment of a force about a point (or axis ) O, is the turning effect of the force about that point. It
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