You are investigating how a turning force depends on both the force applied and the distance from the pivot. Drag masses to different positions on the beam. Try to balance a different mass on each side. Add your results to your table. What conditions make the beam balanced?
Masses (kg)
1
2
3
4
5
Moments Calculation Table
Side Force (N) Distance from Pivot (cm) Moment N cm = Force x Distance
Left
Right