Principle of Moment

What is the unit of moment f force?

• N

• m

• Nm

• N/m

What is the anticlockwise moment acting on this crane?

• 80,000Nm
• 100,000Nm
• 120,000Nm
• 140,000Nm

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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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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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The diagram shows a beam. Without any weights, the beam balances at its centre.

Three weights are hung as shown.

At which point does a load of 2 N balance the beam?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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Which one will loosened a nut more easily?

• a short spanner because a larger turning effect can be produced.

• a long spanner because a larger turning effect can be produced.

• a long spanner because a larger force can be produced.

• a short spanner because a larger force can be produced.

The figure below shows a man lifting a heavy rock using a steel bar. He pushes downwards on the end of the bar with a force F.

Which pivot positions allows the force F to be as small as possible?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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What is the correct equation for calculating a perpendicular distance? 

• perpendicular distance = force x moment 
• perpendicular distance = force / moment 
• perpendicular distance = moment / force

Calculate the unknown force X!

• 4.0 N

• 6.0 N

• 10 N

• 12 N

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State the principle of moments.

• When a system is in equilibrium, the sum of the total clockwise moment is equal to the sum of the total anti-clockwise moment about the same pivot.

• When a system is in equilibrium, the sum of the total clockwise moment is greater the sum of the total anti-clockwise moment about the same pivot.

• When a system is in equilibrium, the sum of the total clockwise moment is less than the sum of the total anti-clockwise moment about the same pivot.

• When a system is in equilibrium, the sum of the total clockwise moment is equal to the sum of the total anti-clockwise moment about the different pivot.