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yaseen shah
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can anyone tell me who gave the concept of moment.
The concept of Moment was first introduced by Greek mathematician Archimedes in the 3rd century BC. He is often referred to as the "father of moments" for his contributions to the understanding of the concept.
In science, Moment is defined as the measure of the tendency of a force to rotate an object around a specific point or axis. It is calculated by multiplying the magnitude of the force by the perpendicular distance from the point or axis to the line of action of the force.
While Moment and Torque are often used interchangeably, they have different definitions in science. Moment is a general term used to describe the tendency of a force to cause rotation, while Torque specifically refers to the rotational force of an object.
Moment is a crucial concept in many fields of science, including physics, engineering, and biomechanics. It is used to understand the stability and equilibrium of structures, calculate the strength and resistance of materials, and analyze the movement and mechanics of living organisms.
Moment is calculated by multiplying the magnitude of the force by the perpendicular distance from the point or axis to the line of action of the force. The unit of measurement for Moment is Newton-meters (Nm) in the metric system, or foot-pounds (ft-lb) in the imperial system.