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Moment

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Key Stage 3

Meaning

A moment is the turning effect of a force.

About Moments

When a force acts on an object with a pivot it becomes a turning force called a moment.
A moment can be calculated by multiplying a force by the distance from a pivot.

Equation

\(m = F /times d\)