What is moment of a force?

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What is moment of a force?

2006-08-05 00:19:49 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics

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It is the turning effect of a force. It can be calculated as follows
Moment of force about a point = force x perpendicular distance of the point from the line of action of force. The unit of moment is kNm.

2006-08-05 00:27:50 · answer #1 · answered by skahmad 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

is that called 'impact'?

2006-08-05 00:24:14 · answer #2 · answered by Artin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋