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Physics (AS & A Level) · Feb / March 2017 · Paper 12 · Question 12

9702Turning effects of forces

A uniform metre rule of weight 2.0 N is pivoted at the 60 cm mark. A 4.0 N load is suspended from one end, causing the rule to rotate about the pivot. At the instant when the rule is horizontal, what is the resultant moment about the pivot?

  1. A0.0 N m
  2. B1.4 N m
  3. C1.6 N m
  4. D1.8 N m

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Correct answer: B. 1.4 N m

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