AQA Trilogy GCSE Science - Science
Mission Objectives
State the definition of a moment
Calculate the moment of a force
Calculate resultant moments to show whether an object is at equilibrium
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Words and meanings to learn
moment
the turning effect of a force around a pivot point
pivot
a fixed point about which an object can rotate or turn
equilibrium
a state when the sum of moments around a pivot point is balanced
fulcrum
another name for pivot, which is a fixed point or support on which a lever pivots or turns
effort
the applied force used to move or lift an object in a system involving levers or moments
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Challenge practical: small plank of wood, modelling clay (pivot) and a selection of masses.
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