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Understanding Turning Forces in Physics by cgozzard is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The document discusses turning forces and moments. It defines a turning force as a force that turns an object about a fixed point or axis called the pivot or fulcrum. It also defines moment of a force as the product of the force and its perpendicular distance from the pivot, with units of newton meters. Experiments are described to investigate factors that affect turning effect, such as choosing between a long or short spanner, and how mass and distance from the pivot impact the balance point of an object.
- Author
- cgozzard
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- EN