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Section overview:
Section overview:
The PowerPoint below provides an overview of material in this topic, including explanations and examples - for the full experience, open in a new tab then download it. All exercise references are to the new specification Pearson textbook - you can access the digital version for free or buy your own for extra practice.
Written summary notes are also given below for quick revision of key points, plus a selection of exam-style questions (with solutions) to test your understanding.
MechYr2-Chp4-Moments.pptxMechYr2-Chp7-ApplicationsOfForces.pptxNote: The second PowerPoint includes applications of forces from the whole of A-level Mechanics - the main new content is on moments (in particular, angled moments).
This PPT contains a good selection of problems as a summary of the mechanics course.
Explore further: Find more examples of LEGO tensegrity models here (see the video at bottom of the page for an explanation).
Notes:
Notes:
Section 1 Notes - Moments in parallel directions [This document incorrectly states that angled moment methods are not required - these notes are included below]
Section 2 Notes - Angled moments
Extra resources:
Extra resources:
Use the videos below to support your understanding of the topic. The ones on the left are specific to the course, building up to demos of exam-style questions; the ones on the right are for your own amusement, although the alternative outlook may provide you with a deeper overall understanding and appreciation of the topic.
Playlist - Moments (including angled moments)
Extra fun! Take a moment to consider the mechanics behind tensegrity...
Interactive simulation:
Interactive simulation:
See moments in action!
Explore how the distances and forces involve affect the balancing of the beam, then test yourself using the game.
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