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| What is the definition of moment? |
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Definition
| Moment is defined as the tendency to cause motion about a point or axis. |
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| What is the formula for moment? |
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Definition
| The formula for moment is weight times the arm equals the moment (WxA=M) divided by the index. |
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| What is the definition of arm? |
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Definition
| Arm is the distance from the reference datum plane to the center of gravity of an item placed in the aircraft. |
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| What is the definition of reference datum? |
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Definition
| Reference datum is an imaginary plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis at the nose of the aircraft from which all measurements of arm are taken. |
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| What is the formula for center of gravity? |
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Definition
| The formula for center of gravity is total moment divided by total weight equals center of gravity (TM/TW=CG) multiplied by the index. |
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