O-LevelPhysicsForces5054/11 · Oct/Nov 2019 · Q111 Mark

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

Adistance the force moves from the pivot ÷ force

Bforce × distance the force moves from the pivot

Cforce × perpendicular distance of the force from the pivot

Dforce ÷ perpendicular distance of the force from the pivot

✓ Correct answer

C: force × perpendicular distance of the force from the pivot

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