Moments, levers and gears

The turning effect of a force, M = Fd, the principle of moments for a balanced beam, and how levers and gears multiply forces.

You will be able to

  • Calculate a moment with M = Fd
  • Use the principle of moments to find a force or a distance
  • Explain how levers and gears act as force multipliers

25 minutes, 9 exam-style questions.

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