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Define moment and understand its calculation
Forces and motion • Moments, levers, and gears
Key concepts
What you'll likely be quizzed about
- The moment is defined as the product of the force applied and the distance from the pivot point.
- This turning effect is crucial in mechanics and helps explain how forces produce movement.
- A larger moment occurs when either the force increases or the distance from the pivot grows.
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Key notes
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