Quiz 1 - Torque

The easiest way to open a heavy door  is by applying the force

• Near the hinges
• In the middle of the door
• At the edge of the door far from the hinges
• At the top of the door

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A 800N man is playing on a seesaw with son who has a weight of 200N. If the child is sitting 3 meters away, how far will the man have to sit to balance the seesaw?

• 0.75m
• 3m
• 1.5m
• 1m

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What is the Unit for Torque

• Nm
• N
• W
• J

A seesaw is unbalanced with two people of different masses sitting equal distances from the center. Which of the following will result in equilibrium?

• The larger person moving further away from the center.
• Moving the smaller person closer to the center.
• Moving the smaller person further from the center.
• Making the larger person do nothing.

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What is the torque (moment )acting on the seesaw?

• 1.6Nm

• 15Nm

• 16N

• 4Nm

Assuming the system is in equilibrium, calculate the missing distance d

• 3.4 m

• 2.8 m

• 4.4 m

• 1.6 m

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A wrench is used to tighten a nut. A 15N perpendicular force is applied 50cm away from the axis of rotation, and moves a distance of 10 cm as it turns. What is the torque applied to the wrench?

• 7.5 Nm
• 1.5 Nm
• 750 Nm
• 150 Nm

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Does a bridge anchored resting on two pillars have any torque?

• No, it isn't moving
• Yes, but it is at equilibrium
• Yes, but it will soon break because of the torque
• No, Bridges can't have torque

A state of equilibrium is also seen below. Each of the cars weighs the same 9800 N. Despite the fact that there is only one car on the left-hand side that is 9 m from the fulcrum, the torques balance because, the cars on the right-hand side, are ____meters from the fulcrum.

• 4.5 m

• 3 m

• 1 m

• 2 m

Which requires more muscle strength (pull by the muscle) to lift a 25 pound dumbbell?

• An arm with a longer forearm
• An arm with a shorter forearm
• The length doesn't matter