A-LevelPhysicsForces, density and pressure9702/12 · Oct/Nov 2023 · Q111 Mark

A force F is applied at an angle of 45° to a door handle at a distance d from the pivot of the handle, as shown. [Figure 11.1] What is the moment of the force about the pivot?

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AFd/√2

BFd

CFd√2

D2Fd

✓ Correct answer

A: Fd/√2

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Topic: Forces, density and pressure, A-Level Physics (syllabus 9702). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: A-Level Physics, Oct/Nov 2023 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 11.

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