What is difference between moment and bending moment?

A moment is a vector quantity that measures the tendency of a force to rotate an object around a specific point or axis. It is calculated as the force applied multiplied by the distance from the point of rotation. Bending moment, on the other hand, is a specific type of moment that occurs in beams or other structural elements subjected to bending loads. It is the algebraic sum of the moments about a particular point along the length of the beam and indicates the bending behavior of the material.