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25 January, 10:51

What is the difference between: first moment of area and second moment of area?

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  1. 25 January, 11:05
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    To determine the centroid of the object first moment of area is used.

    To predict the resistance of a shape to bending and deflection which are directly proportional, second moment of area is used.
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