Science
Mission Objectives
Identity and describe turning forces
Calculate moments and state the unit of measure
Make a see-saw, balance it and state why there is no turning force
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Words and meanings to learn
turning effect
also known as a moment, this is the product of perpendicular force and the distance from the pivot
moment
also known as a turning effect, this is the product of perpendicular force and the distance from the pivot
pivot
the point at which a lever rotates
fulcrum
the point at which a lever rotates
perpendicular force
a force that acts at a right angle to an object
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Resources: Metre ruler, masses, prism and the handout.
Handout: Calculating moments.
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