4. Turning effect of Forces
Which wrench
would you choose
to unscrew the
stubborn bolt?
5. F
Line of action of
the force
d
Pivot
F-Applied Force
d-Perpendicular
Distance from the
pivot to the line of
force
Turning effect of Forces
Moment of a Force (Torque) = F x d┴ (Nm)
Work Done = F x d// (J)
6. Turning effect of Forces
Which wrench
would you choose
to unscrew the
stubborn bolt?
d1
d2
7. Turning effect of Forces
Top View
Hinge (Pivot) d
d’
Hinge (Pivot)
d1
F1
F2
d2
8. Turning effect of Forces
Which direction
would you choose
to turn the
wrench?
1
2
3
4
5
6
11. Principle of Moments
Pair work Investigative Activity
Get the necessary
apparatus.
You have 15 min to
complete the
worksheet.
Share your findings
with the class
afterwards.
12. Principle of Moments
For a body at equilibrium about a pivot, the
principle of moments states that:
Sum of clockwise
moments about
the pivot
= Sum of anti-clockwise
moments about the pivot