Merchant, F. W. (Francis Walter), 1855-1937, Chant, Clarence Augustus, 1865-1956 · Toronto : Copp Clark · leaf 56
defined as follows: The MOMENT of a force is the tendency of that force tojprodiice rotation of a body. If the direction of the force F is not perpendicular to theline joining its point of application to the axis, the moment isnot so great, since part of the force is spent uselessly inpressing the… … 51. Experiment on Law of Moments. We can experimentally test the law of moments in tlie followinifway. A£ is a rod which can move freelyabout a pin driven in a board at 0, andtwo cords attached to the ends A and JJpass over pulleys at the edge of theboard. Adjust these until the perpen-dicular…
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