Mathematics A-Level
Pivot
What Pivot means in Mathematics A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Pivot
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
The point about which moments are taken; choosing a convenient one can eliminate unknown forces.
Topics that use Pivot
- Moments (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
Related terms
- Equilibrium
- friction
- limiting equilibrium
- moment
- moment of a force
- normal reaction
- perpendicular distance
- principle of moments
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