The principle allows you to calculate the value of an unknown force or mass. This idea is used in, for example, a weigh bridge for vehicles or the operation of a crane. On this page however we stick to basic examples with calculations.

Calculation using the Law of Moments

Download PDF of all notes on The Law of Moments  Moments and the law of moments notes

Other pages on Moments are:

Moments of a Force - explaining what a "moment" is.

The Law of Moments - explaining the Law with Video lesson

Practical examples of where the Law of Moments is used

Calculations on the Law of Moments