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Moments

Moments are a type of force
A moment is a turning force



A turning force happens when a force is applied to something which has a pivot
pivot
Calculating moments, especially balancing moments are very important in motorsport!
Vehicles have to be balanced or they would slide to one side
making it difficult and dangerous to drive.

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perpendicular distance

 

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