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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 is equal to the product of the force and the perpendicular distance from the line of action to the point or pivot.
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