What is Moments: Definition and 624 Discussions

Moments (stylized MOMents) is a Filipino celebrity talk show hosted by Gladys Reyes and aired on Net 25. It is a show for mothers and kids that feature the different bonding moments, child-rearing styles and the many facets of motherhood. It airs 7pm every Saturdays with replays on Mondays to Fridays at 10 A.M and Sundays at 11:30 AM / 12:30 PM.

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    Problems in Statics Involving Moments related to rigid bodies

    I have a couple problems that I can't seem to get. The first I'm really close, I can tell, because my professor did one that was similar in class. The answer the book gives is 250 lbs, I'm coming up with 225. The second I think is similar to another problem he did in class but I'm not...
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    Relationship of Moments of Inertia

    Hey guys, I need some help. I have an old fortran program that needs axial moment of inertia as well as polar moment of inertia. I have the part in Unigraphics NX5.0, where I can get the mass, volume, radius of gyration, and moment of inertias about each axis. However, I cannot find where to...
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    Moments of inertia in image processing

    Hi, I'm currently working on an imaging problem that oddly requires some physics. Basically, I'm given a set of gray scale pixels and I have to determine whether they're a fiber or just random noise. My question is, how do I calculate the moment of inertia of the pixels while considering...
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    Magnetic Moments: Aligning 90% with B at 0.2T

    Homework Statement A system of spin 1/2 magnet moments with μ = 1*10^-23 Am² are in a magnetic field of 0.2T. At what temperature will 90% of the magnets be aligned parallel to B? The Attempt at a Solution I think I have found the relevant equation: U=-μB(N↑ - N↓) where U is the...
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    Finding the Method of moments estimator? Having trouble finding E(Y^2)

    Homework Statement Let Y1, Y2, ... Yn be a random sample from the distribution with pdf \frac{\Gamma(2 \theta)}{[\Gamma(\theta)]^2} (y^{\theta -1)(1-y)^{\theta -1} for 0 \leq y \leq 1 I have to find the MME for theta Homework Equations This is a beta distribution where m = n =...
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    How do I plot Shear Force & Bending Moment diagrams?

    Hi sorry I am rather new to all this but I was woundering if I could get some help? Im currently studdying for my Uni's resits over the summer which fall in just a few weeks time. Iv started to go through some of the old past pappers and I've got stuck on the same bit over and over again...
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    Linear acceleration and moments of intertia

    Im having problems with two questions, the first is linear acceleration, A 6.00-kg cylindrical reel with a radius of 0.600 m and a frictionless axle, starts from rest and speeds up uniformly as a 4.00-kg bucket falls into a well, making a light rope unwind from the reel. The bucket starts from...
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    Finding Moments for Elliptical Region

    Homework Statement I'm not sure how to go about finding the following moments: M_{x}= \int \int\ y dx dy M_{y}= \int \int\ x dx dy Where the region is bounded by the ellipse: \frac{(x-2)^2}{16}} + \frac{(y-4)^2}{36}} = 1 Homework Equations Listed above... The Attempt...
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    Calculating Moments: Finding M_{x} & M_{y} in Ellipse Bounded Region

    Hi there... I'm not sure how to go about finding the following moments: M_{x}= \int \int\ y dx dy M_{y}= \int \int\ x dx dy Where the region is bounded by the ellipse: \frac{(x-2)^2}{16}} + \frac{(y-4)^2}{36}} = 1 I tried this several ways. I drew the ellipse and found the bounds to be -2...
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    Calculating Magnetic Moments of Atoms: What Data is Needed?

    We can easily write down configuration of electrons in an atom of given element. The question is how can I calculate the magnetic moment of given atom knowing configuration of electrons in that atom? Or maybe some other data is needed? Especially I am interested in calculation of magnetic moment...
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    Moments of Inertia, Centres of Mass help

    Moments of Inertia, Centres of Mass... help please! Homework Statement A rod of length l rotates about an axis that runs perpendicularly to the rod through one end. The linear density p(x) of the rod in terms of the distance x from the axis is given by: p(x) = p0(1 + (x^2/l^2)) where...
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    Need help formulating moments about a point.

    Homework Statement http://img376.imageshack.us/img376/1033/questionii7.jpg The diagram shows a cross-section ABCD of a uniform rectangular block of weight W. The lengths of AB and BC are 2a and a respectively. The edge through A rests against a smooth vertical wall and the edge through B...
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    Magnetic moments rules of thumbs

    not totally sure this should be in the advanced physics section. its a general test your knowledge question of everything youve learnt, so naturally i can't remember anything... a magnet of magnetic moment U is droped such that it falls down metal tube of length L. the magnet's magnetic...
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    Constant velocity moments problem

    If a something is rotating about an axis with a constant velocity is the sum of the acting moments 0 since no acceleration is occurring? Moment = mass x acceleration x distance If acceleration is 0, the moment is 0. Is this correct?
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    Help with Calculating Central Moments of E[(x^3 + 7x^2)^3]

    can someone help me with this problem? E[(x^3 + 7x^2)^3] what is the central moments? mij=E[(x-xbar)^i * (y-ybar)^j]
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    Prob. 51 Physics: Moment of Inertia for 10 kg Rolling Cylinder

    Hi I have a few problems from 'Physics for Scientists and Engineers' by Serwat and Jewett, chap 10 Prob. 51 A cylinder of mass 10 kg rolls without slipping on a horizontal surface. At the instant its centre of mass has a speed of 10 m/s. Determine (a) the translational kinetic energy of...
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    Calculating Direct and Shear Stresses for Robotic Arm in Manufacturing Process

    Homework Statement At a particular stage of the manufacturing process, a robotic arm has the position and loading shown in the figure; http://img246.imageshack.us/img246/5498/25481552jo0.th.png Calculate the direct stresses due to bending and the shear stresses due to torsion...
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    What Are the Correct Reactions at Points A, B, and CD in This Mechanics Problem?

    Simple moments ! Can't do ! Urgent Homework Statement Determine the reactions at the smooth collar A, the rocker B and the shortlink CD. Homework Equations RC = Normal reaction at smooth collar A. RN = Normal reaction at rocker B. RD = Normal reaction at D. Moment at rocker B is...
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    Tension of String in Yo-Yo Motion

    Homework Statement A yo-yo consists of two uniform heavy discs, each of mass M and radius R, connected by a light axle of radius a around which one end of a string is wound. One end of the string is attached to the axle and the other to a fixed point P. The yo-yo is held with its centre of mass...
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    Finding moments of pulleys with mass and tensions.

    A uniform Disk of radius 0.18 m is mounted on a frictionless, horizontal axis. A light cord wrapped around the disk supports a 0.57 kg object. When released from rest, the object falls with a downward acceleration of 2.6 m/s^2 What is the Moment of Inertia of the disk...
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    As level mechanics unit 1 question on moments.

    Homework Statement A non-uniform plank of wood AB has length 6m and mass 90kg. The plank is smoothly supported at its two ends A and B, with A and B at the same horizontal level. A woman of mass 60kg stands on the plank at the point C, where AC=2m. The plank is in equilibrium and the...
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    Moment of Inertia: 4 Spheres Connected by Rods in Square

    Homework Statement Four small spheres, each of which you can regard as a point of mass 0.200 , are arranged in a square 0.400 on a side and connected by light rods. The picture has 4 spheres connected by rods in the shape of a square. Theres a point O in the middle of the square and a...
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    Solving Moments and Torque Problems

    Homework Statement Hello~ I just had a general question about moments and finding them~ I have no idea how to! In my statics class the professor gave us the Moment about o = r X force, but it gets confusing with more than one vector on more than one plane... and there is also this thing...
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    Solution to Moments Question: Find 11 N Force

    Homework Statement http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/7663/26160035im5.jpg Homework Equations principle of moments The Attempt at a Solution I took moments about the base of teh retort stand : (220 X x) = 228 X 9 x = 9.33 which is wrong as the question says show that it is...
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    Calculating Moments, Equilibrium

    Hi guys, I am having difficulty understanding moments and equilibrium. I have attached a diagram of a sample problem. The red Arrows are T1 resolved into X and Y components. Let's say that I want to find the equilibrium equation for the moments about A and B. I realize that forces...
  26. J

    Calculating Force on Pillars: A Physics Moment Question

    Hi, ii was just wonderin how to work out the force exerted on two separate pillars with a beam of 120kg resting on top of them thanks
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    Solving for forces/reactions and moments in a complicated frame

    1. http://img337.imageshack.us/img337/520/fic06p090bk7.png http://img337.imageshack.us/img337/2763/vqc06p090je0.png [/URL] 2. \sumMaboutapoint \sumFy \sumFx 3. Well firstly i just looked at it as a whole to see if i can figure out any of the reactions at F or B. I am confused...
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    Quick Question - Moments about a force

    Hi there, quick conceptual question just to make sure I know what I am doing... I am given two forces, F1 and F2, in vector form with given magnitudes. (I) Find the resultant force about point P (given). (II) I am also asked to find the Moments of the resultant force about point P. (I)...
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    Quick Question - Moments about a force

    Hi there, quick conceptual question just to make sure I know what I am doing... I am given two forces, F1 and F2, in vector form with given magnitudes. (I) Find the resultant force about point P (given). (II) I am also asked to find the Moments of the resultant force about point P. (I) I...
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    Shear Forces and Bending Moments in Beams

    Homework Statement (Q) A beam 4m long is supported at the left hand side by a hinge support and on the right by a roller support. It is under a non-uniform load intensity throughout by a load intensity given by: w = 25Cos(pi x/8)kN/m. Write equations for the shear force and the bending...
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    Help with Number 4.16: Solving Moments

    I need some help with number 4.16? well actually I just can't understand the question.. what I did is calculate all the moments with respect to A.. but I don't know if this has some relevance to the problem.. \sum MA= -2 (18.49) - .8 (4.5) +.8 (5.51) I took the counter clockwise direction as...
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    How do I solve for B in this moment and vector homework?

    Homework Statement http://www.tunerspec.ca/school/question_oct16.jpg Homework Equations M=FD The Attempt at a Solution http://www.tunerspec.ca/school/work_oct16.jpg I'm having trouble solving for B by adding the moments about the point A. I am getting an answer of 4.31kN...
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    Find the Moments of Inertia question

    Homework Statement The four masses shown in the figure below are connected by massless, rigid rods. http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff4/alg5045/p13-17.gif a.) Find the coordinates of the center of mass if Ma=100g and Mb=Mc=Md=230g. b.) Find the moment of inertia about an axis that...
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    Shear force bending moments diagram help?

    Homework Statement It's number 4 I'm doing Homework Equations ΣmomentA= 0 ΣFx= 0 ΣFy= 0 The Attempt at a Solution i've got the correct answers i think, but I'm not sure how to draw the shear force and bending moment diagrams because of the moment that's included. i did draw...
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    Assignment On Couples and moments

    [Urgent]Assignment On Couples and moments Homework Statement Two coplanar couples equal and opposite moments balance each other Hint: Case1: lines of action constituting the couple intersect Case2: lines of action constituting the couple do not intersect Above is what the lecturer...
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    Electronegativity and dipole moments

    is there a relationship between the two? its been bugging me for a while. can't find the answer.
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    Why Am I Getting Incorrect Results in Basic Statics Mechanics Calculations?

    I think I am getting the wrong answer here, but I don't know why. Would someone please be so kind to go through this basic stuff. Question: The force F exerts a 200 ft-lb counterclockwise moment about A and a 100 ft-lb clockwise moment about B. What are F and theta?Attempt: M_A = 2 F \cos...
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    Calculating moments in MS Excel

    Hi, As part of a school project on statistics, I'm trying to calculate some parameters of collected data. I've the marks of 50 randomly sampled students in 6 subjects. I'm trying to calculate their skewness. Since the inbuilt Excel function to calculate skewness uses an estimator I've never...
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    Moments & couples 2D (for now)

    Moments & couples 2D (for now) (cant move on :( ) Hey guys and girls, I am new to this forum but been looking at it for a while, its a great read and always a challenge here or there, but for now i was hoping to get a little help :) Homework Statement The direction of the two thrust...
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    Superposition of moments of Inertia

    Homework Statement Consider a thin rod of length L which is pivoted at one end. A uniform density spherical object (whose mass is m and radius is r = 1/6L) is attached to the free end of the rod. The moment of inertia of the rod about an end if I = 1/3 mL^2. The moment of inertia of the...
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    Moments of Inertia object problem

    Homework Statement Consider 3 objects of equal masses but different shapes: a solid disk (radius R), a thin ring (radius R), and a thin hollow square (side 2R). The ring and the square are hollow and their perimeters carry all the mass, but the disk is solid and has uniform mass density over...
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    Solving Hyperbola Problem with F(-5,0) and D(5,0) | PF - PD = \pm6

    when there is enough block ... here is my problem. a hyperbola having F(-5,0) and D(5,0) and difference of focal radii 6. We can use |PF - PD|= 6 or PF - PF = \pm6. I apply the distance formula ..eleminate radicals and simplify. I get 16X^2 -9y^2=144 Divinding both sides by...
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    Finding Centre of Gravity | Calculating Moments and Work Done

    Homework Statement 1.Describe how you would find the centre of gravity of a piece of cardboard of irregular shape. 2.The figure represents a tray held horizontally by a glass of water. The tary has a weight of 6N amd supports a drink of weight 3N.The waiter provides a force at P. The tray...
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    Questions about principle of moments

    Homework Statement Hi I have a physics exam tmorrow and I was hoping I could get a little help with the moments problem. I attached the drawing and the question asks: a-1. State the principle of moments b-1.Write down expressions including W, Rc and FA for (i)the total counter clockwise...
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    Calculating the Mass of a Uniform Scaffold Pole with Attached Brackets

    A uniform scaffold pole of length 5m has brackets bolted to it as shown in the diagram below. The mass of each bracket is 1kg. http://img502.imageshack.us/my.php?image=mechanicseb9.png The centre of mass is 2.44m from the left hand end. What is the mass of the pole?My attempt: I tried using...
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    Solving Torque Problem with Robot Leg - Help Needed

    Hi all, just having a little trouble getting my head into the following problem. (See attached picture) The picture shows a robot leg, assuming the rest of the leg joins onto something rigid, I need to calculate the torque the motor is required to have to resist the 333g making it...
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    Physics - Moments of Inertia, Angular Momentums etc HELP

    Homework Statement A large disk of mass M and radius R is spinning like a CD of merry-go-round - that is, about an axis perpendicular to the plane of the disk. It is rotating at an angular velocity (omega initial). At some instant, a sphere of mass M/4 , which is initially not rotating, is...
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    Moment of Inertia: Solving Point A from 3r & 1r Up

    So I have a point A on a graph with x and y axes. From the origin, the point is 3r to the right, and 1r up. I'm to find the Moment of Inertia along the x, y, and z axes. I've found the x and y moments, but not the z and I'm not really sure on how. I'm not getting any ideas from the graph...
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    Calculating Reaction Forces in a Plank System: Bill and Dave

    Homework Statement Two plasterers Bill and Dave of mass 45kg and 65kg respectively stand on a unofrm plan ABCDEF of length 4m and mass 40kg. The plank is supported at C and E where C is 1m from A and E is 1m from F. Plasterer Bill stands at B which is 0.5m from A and plasterer Dave stands at D...
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    Cumulants and moments of Dirac Delta distribution

    For my statistical mechanics class I need to find the cumulants of a special distribution of which all moments are constant and equal to a. I followed two different approaches and obtained imcompatible results, something is wrong but I couldn't figure it out. Here's what I did: Since all...
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