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WorksheetsTorque Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 28mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
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?
a)
7.5 Nm
b)
1.5 Nm
c)
750 Nm
d)
150 Nm
2.
The easiest way to open a heavy door is by applying the force
a)
Near the hinges
b)
In the middle of the door
c)
At the edge of the door far from the hinges
d)
At the top of the door
3.
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?
a)
0.75m
b)
3m
c)
1.5m
d)
1m
4.
What is the Unit for Torque
a)
Nm
b)
N
c)
W
d)
J
5.
Does a bridge anchored resting on two pillars have any torque?
a)
No, it isn't moving
b)
Yes, but it is at equilibrium
c)
Yes, but it will soon break because of the torque
d)
No, Bridges can't have torque
6.
When an object is experiencing a net torque
a)
it is in dynamic equilibrium.
b)
it is in static equilibrium.
c)
it is rotating.
d)
it is translating.
7.
Find the magnitude of the torque produced by a 5.0 N force applied to a door at a perpendicular distance of 65 cm from the hinge.
a)
75 Nm
b)
3.25 Nm
c)
6.3 Nm
d)
8.75 Nm
8.
A seesaw is unbalanced with two people of different masses sitting equal distances from the center. Which of the following will result in equilibrium?
a)
The larger person moving further away from the center.
b)
Moving the smaller person closer to the center.
c)
Moving the smaller person further from the center.
d)
Making the larger person do nothing.
9.
When solving a torque problem, all lever arms are measured from the ...
a)
end of the bar
b)
pivot or fulcrum
c)
center of the bar
d)
center of the mass
10.
Which applied force has the most Torque?
a)
F1
b)
F3
c)
F4
d)
F5
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