As shown, a bicycle pedal is joined to a pivot by a metal bar. A downward force of $60\,\text{N}$ acts on the pedal. What moment does this force produce about the pivot?
- A$7.2\,\text{N m}$
- B$9.6\,\text{N m}$
- C$12\,\text{N m}$
- D$1200\,\text{N m}$
Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Turning effects of forces
As shown, a bicycle pedal is joined to a pivot by a metal bar. A downward force of $60\,\text{N}$ acts on the pedal. What moment does this force produce about the pivot?