WASSCE Physics · Mechanics — Motion & Forces
Moments and Turning Effects
Moment of a force, principle of moments, couples, centre of gravity, and stability.
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Across the topic: 8 sections · 6 worked examples · 2 diagrams
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2 lessons · 14 min
- 1Moments, the principle of moments and couples7 minFree7 minFree
4 worked examples · 1 diagram
- 2Centre of gravity and stability7 min Plan7 min Plan
- Centre of gravity
- States of equilibrium
- Factors that increase stability
- Using moments to find weights
2 worked examples · 1 diagram
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