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M = F d
M = moment of a force
F = magnitude of the force applied
d = perpendicular distance of the line of force to a point at the axis
of rotation
The thumb of the right hand gives the directional sense of the Moment.
Right-hand Rule
Examples:
Example:
Example:
Example:
Example:
The wheelbarrow and its contents have its center of mass at G. If F=100N
and the resultant moment produced by force F and the weight about the axle
A is zero, determine the mass of the wheelbarrow and its contents.
Example:
The tongs are used to grip the ends of the pipe P. if a torque (moment) of 800
lb-ft is needed at P to turn the pipe, determine the cable force F that must be
applied to the tongs. Set =30.
Examples:
In order to pull out the nail at B, the force F exerted on the handle of the
hammer must produce a clockwise moment of 500 lb-in about point A.
Determine the required magnitude of force F.
Example:
MEC30 | Homework#2
Moment of a Force
PROBLEM 1:
PROBLEM 3:
If the man at C exerts a force of F=50kN on his rope, determine the magnitude of the
force P the man at B must exert to prevent the pole from rotating.
PROBLEM 2:
PROBLEM 4:
Determine the total moment produced by the two applied forces (as shown) about
point A.
In order to raise the lamp post from the position shown, the force F on the cable
must create a counterclockwise moment of 1500 lb-ft about point A. Determine
the magnitude of F that must be applied to the cable.
Prepared by: Prof. Barrera