Moments
A Level
- Understand and use moments in simple static contexts
Moments
This series of interactive excel sheets investigate models involving moments.
The first sheet helps students to investigate the moment of a force about a point. The components of the force can also be revealed.
Models on other sheets include light rods, a beam suspended by two strings and that of a man stood on top of a heavy beam with two supports.
In each case the parameters can be changed and results shown.
Moments: Revision
This short activity can be used to monitor and assess understanding of moments. It could also be used as an extension or reinforcement activity at the end of a topic on moments or as a revision activity.
The resource contains teacher's notes and resources for a "sometimes, always, never" card sort.
Mechanics in Action
Pages 80-87 of the pdf suggest a practical approach to gaining an understanding of moments involving metre rulers.
Handout 9 (pdf page 180) provides a starting point for the investigations. For further investigations some resources from the Leeds Mechanics in Action Kit or similar are needed.
