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Moments
Boom
Counter
balance
weight
Fulcrum
Moments
The Moment of a Force is the force multiplied by the distance from
the pivot point.
Distance (d)
Force
Pivot Point
Clockwise Moments = F2 x d2
Anti-clockwise Moments = F1 x d1
If F2 x d2 = F1 x d1 there is equilibrium
The Principle of Moments
f1 d2 f2
d1
Effort Load
Fulcrum
Levers
There are three types or class of lever.
Class one
Examples: Seesaw
Crow bar
Scissors
Examples: Wheelbarrow
Class two Micro switch
Brake pedal
Example: Shovel
See-saw
Crowbar
Levers
Class Two Levers
Brake pedal
Wheel Barrow
Levers
Class Three Levers
Shovel
Fishing rod
Mechanical Advantage
Mechanical Advantage = Load
Effort
Effort
Man lifting a Stone
with a Lever Lever
Load
Fulcrum
Mechanical Advantage
Mechanical Advantage - Calculation
Lever
Load
Distance moved
The Velocity Ratio = Distance moved by effort By load