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Sto. Nino, Binan, Laguna: University of Perpetual Help System Laguna

The document discusses moments (torque) and includes the results of an experiment. It defines moment as the magnitude of a force that influences the rotation of an object, also known as a turning force. It provides equations to calculate the percentage difference between experimental and theoretical values from figures A and B. The questions and problems section defines terms like moment arm and discusses conditions for equilibrium of non-concurrent coplanar forces. It also shows sample calculations for finding the point of support to keep a bar horizontal given the mass and placement of weights. The conclusion reiterates that moment relates to the perpendicular distance from a point to a line and is the product of the distance of a force from an axis times the magnitude of the force.

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Sto. Nino, Binan, Laguna: University of Perpetual Help System Laguna

The document discusses moments (torque) and includes the results of an experiment. It defines moment as the magnitude of a force that influences the rotation of an object, also known as a turning force. It provides equations to calculate the percentage difference between experimental and theoretical values from figures A and B. The questions and problems section defines terms like moment arm and discusses conditions for equilibrium of non-concurrent coplanar forces. It also shows sample calculations for finding the point of support to keep a bar horizontal given the mass and placement of weights. The conclusion reiterates that moment relates to the perpendicular distance from a point to a line and is the product of the distance of a force from an axis times the magnitude of the force.

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UNIVERSITY OF PERPETUAL HELP SYSTEM LAGUNA

Sto. Nino, Binan, Laguna



College of Computer Studies



Experiment No. 6
MOMENTS (TORQUE)



Group No. 5

Name: Maquinay, Licolson M. Date Performed: 2/20/14
Section: J2S Date Submitted: 2/27/14

Instructor: Araceli C. Corpuz







Figure A

% of Difference = Pa Qb x 100
Pa + Qb
2

3920.4 - 3798.75 x 100
3920.4 + 3798.75
2

% diff = 3.15 %

Figure B

Wexpt = Pa Qb
C

Wexpt = 3968.8 1184.46
9

Wexpt = 309.37g





QUESTION AND PROBLEMS:
1. Define: moment, lever arm, or moment arm
-- moment of force means the magnitude of force that
influences the rotation of an object. It can also be the
"turning force" around a pivot
-- moment arm, the distance from the axis of rotation,
plays an important role. The lever, pulley, gear, and most
other simple machines create mechanical advantage by
changing the moment arm. The SI unit for moment is
the newton meter
2. What are the conditions of equilibrium for a non-
concurrent coplanar forces acting on a body?
-- the force polygon must close, The link polygon must
close.
3. A uniform bar 3 m long weighs 67 lbs. A 22N
weight is hanging at the end of the bar. At what point
must the bar be supported for it to remain
horizontal?
-- calling x =0 the end opposite the 22 lb weight, we
have
center of mass = (1.5m x 67lbs + 3m x 22lbs)/(67lbs +
22lbs) = 1.87m





4. A bar 12 ft. long weighs 20lbs. Its center of gravity
is 5 ft. from one end. An 8 lb weight is hung 2 ft
from the other end. If the bar is to remain horizontal,
at what point should it be supported?

-- total length = 12 ft,
mass, m1 = 20 lbs
C.G. = 5 ft
mass, m2 = 8 lbs
Let,
it is hung = x ft from one-end,
Then,
20(x-5) = 8(12-x-2)
20x -100 = 96 -8x -16
20x+8x = 96+100-16
28x = 180

x = 180/28 = 6.43 ft from th end of C.G.









CONCLUSION:
moment relates to the perpendicular distance from a point to a
line or a surface, and is derived from the mathematical
concept of moments.
[1]
It is frequently used in combination
with other physical quantities as in moment of inertia, moment
of force, moment of momentum,magnetic moment and so on.
Moment is also used colloquially for different physical
quantities that depend upon distance. For example, in
engineering and kinesiology the term moment is often used
instead of the more complete term moment of force. A
moment of force is the product of the distance of a force from
an axis times the magnitude of the force, i.e., F d,
where F is the magnitude of the force and d is the moment of
the force. See torque for a more complete description of
moments of force or couplefor the related concept free
moment of force also known as a force couple.

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