and to couples, and apply Understand the principle of Moment defined as force × MS 1.1 Use an appropriate these to problems. moments perpendicular distance from the number of significant figures point to the line of action of the force Couple as a pair of equal and opposite coplanar forces Moment of couple defined as force × perpendicular distance between the lines of action of the forces Principle of moments 8 Determining the centre of Understand what is meant by 3.4.1.2 Centre of mass 10.1, 10.4 mass of an object the centre of mass Knowledge that the position of Students carry out an Know how to find the centre of the centre of mass of uniform experiment to determine the mass of an object regular solid is at its centre position of the centre of Understand why this is a useful mass of an object. PS 1.1 Solve problems set in concept practical contexts 9 Equilibrium Use the principle of moments 10.5 PS 3.2 Process data using and their knowledge of forces Students bring together all appropriate mathematical skills to solve problems about objects they know about both forces in equilibrium and moments in equilibrium to solve problems. 10 Balancing moments to Use the principle of moments in MS 0.1, 1.1, 1.5 Use appropriate 10.5 find the density of a fluid a practical context to determine units and appropriate significant 3.4.1.2 Principle of moments density figures in calculations based on Students carry out an measurements, and determine experiment using moments the uncertainty in measurements to find the density of a fluid. PS 1.1, 2.3, 3.2, 3.3 Apply the physics of moments to determine density, and analyse and evaluate the results
and to couples, and apply these to problems. Understand the principle of moments Moment defined as force × perpendicular distance from the point to the line of action of the force Couple as a pair of equal and opposite coplanar forces Moment of couple defined as force × perpendicular distance between the lines of action of the forces Principle of moments MS 1.1 Use an appropriate number of significant figures 8 Determining the centre of mass of an object Students carry out an experiment to determine the position of the centre of mass of an object. Understand what is meant by the centre of mass Know how to find the centre of mass of an object Understand why this is a useful concept 3.4.1.2 Centre of mass Knowledge that the position of the centre of mass of uniform regular solid is at its centre PS 1.1 Solve problems set in practical contexts PS 3.2 Process data using appropriate mathematical skills 10.1, 10.4 9 Equilibrium Students bring together all they know about both forces and moments in equilibrium to solve problems. Use the principle of moments and their knowledge of forces to solve problems about objects in equilibrium 3.4.1.2 Principle of moments 10.5 10 Balancing moments to find the density of a fluid Students carry out an experiment using moments to find the density of a fluid. Use the principle of moments in a practical context to determine density MS 0.1, 1.1, 1.5 Use appropriate units and appropriate significant figures in calculations based on measurements, and determine the uncertainty in measurements PS 1.1, 2.3, 3.2, 3.3 Apply the physics of moments to determine density, and analyse and evaluate the results 10.5
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