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4. Turning Effect of Forces eLearn.Punjab
STUDENT’S LEARNING OUTCOMES
After studying this unit, the students will be able to:
• Define like and unlike parallel forces.
• State head to tail rule of vector addition of forces/vectors.
• Describe how a force is resolved into its perpendicular
components.
• Determine the magnitude and direction of a force from
its perpendicular components.
• Define moment of force or torque as moment = force x
perpendicular distance from pivot to the line of action of
force.
• Explain the turning effect of force by relating it to everyday
life.
• State the principle of moments.
• Define the centre of mass and centre of gravity of a body.
• Define couple as a pair of forces tending to produce
rotation.
• Prove that the couple has the same moments about all points.
• Define equilibrium and classify its types by quoting examples from everyday life.
• State the two conditions for equilibrium of a body.
• Solve problems on simple balanced systems when bodies are supported by one pivot only.
• Describe the states of equilibrium and classify them with common examples.
• Explain effect of the position of the centre of mass on the stability of simple objects.
INVESTIGATION SKILLS
The students will be able to:
• Determine the position of centre of mass/gravity of regularly and irregularly shaped objects.
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