(BIOLOGY) Calculating muscle force

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  • What is the pivot point for the arm lever?
    Elbow
  • What is the meaning of ‘moment’ , when we are talking about levers? 

    ‘Rotational effect’ Generated when a force acts on a lever
  • What is the formula for calculating mass?
    moment = force x perpendicular distance
  • What is the unit of measurement for force?

    N / Newtons
  • What is the unit of measurement for moment?
    Newton meters / N m