1.5 - Turning Effect of Force (Moment of Force)
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Practice Questions
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What is the moment of force?
💡 Hint: Think of how force can cause rotation.
What is the SI unit for measuring moment?
💡 Hint: What unit do we use for measuring force?
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What is the formula for calculating the moment of force?
💡 Hint: Remember, it's about how much force is applied at a distance.
True or False: The longer the distance from the pivot, the less force is required to create the same moment.
💡 Hint: Think about how leverage works.
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A force of 40 N is applied at a distance of 0.8 m from a pivot. Calculate the moment of force and explain how changing the position closer or further would affect it.
💡 Hint: Use the formula moment = force × distance.
Evaluate how moments work in a seesaw with two children of different weights sitting at different distances from the pivot. Explain how equilibrium is achieved.
💡 Hint: Recall that equilibrium occurs when clockwise moments equal anticlockwise moments.
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