Semester -1 Chapter-6,Forces

                     

   

Relation between force, mass and acceleration:

 

Turning effect of a force

The turning effect of a force is called the moment of the force.

The moment is calculated by multiplying the force by the distance from the pivot

Moment (Nm) = Force (N) x distance from pivot (m)

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/science/triple_aqa/using_physics_make_things_work/centre_of_m

http://www.physicsclassroom.com/class/newtlaws/Lesson-3/Newton-s-Second-Law