torque (moment of force)ch7

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    • clockwise is when the weight is on the right
    • anticlockwise is when the weight is on the left
    • 2 factors have an influence on the rotation
      magnitude of the force and distance between force and fulcrum
    • the lever arm is the distance between the point of application of the force and the axis of rotation(fulcrum)
    • formula torque : M=+-F. L
    • if the sum of the torque is equal to nil, then the object is in rotational equilibirum and the reverse is true :if the object is in rotational equilibrium, then the sum of torque is equal to zero
      • static equilibrium: no rotation
    • Dynamic equilibrium: objects rotates at constant rate in the same sens
    • M=torque (in n.m)
    • F=force ( in N)
    • L=lever arm (in m)
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