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Physics · May / June 2021 · Paper 12 · Question 8

5054Turning effect of forces

Some forces are applied at different distances from a pivot. Which diagram shows the force that produces the largest moment about the pivot?

  1. Apivot, 90 cm, 50 N
  2. Bpivot, 2.0 m, 30 N
  3. Cpivot, 50 cm, 80 N
  4. Dpivot, 3.0 m, 18 N

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Correct answer: B. pivot, 2.0 m, 30 N

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