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Physics · Oct / Nov 2019 · Paper 11 · Question 11

5054Turning effect of forces

What is an expression for the moment of a force about a pivot?

  1. Adistance the force moves from the pivot ÷ force
  2. Bforce × distance the force moves from the pivot
  3. Cforce × perpendicular distance of the force from the pivot
  4. Dforce ÷ perpendicular distance of the force from the pivot

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Correct answer: C. force × perpendicular distance of the force from the pivot

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