moment
What moment means in Mathematics A-Level, as defined for AQA, Pearson Edexcel.
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
A measure of the turning effect of a force about a point, equal to Fd for a force F acting at perpendicular distance d from a pivot.
The turning effect of a force about a point, M = Fd, with unit the newton metre (N m).
Topics that use moment
- P: Quantities and units in mechanics (AQA A-Level)
- Moments (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
Related terms
- perpendicular distance
- Equilibrium
- force
- friction
- limiting equilibrium
- moment of a force
- normal reaction
- principle of moments
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