Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Turning effects of forces

Turning effects of forces — practice question

A bicycle pedal is linked to a pivot by a metal bar, as illustrated. The force acting on the pedal is $60\,\text{N}$ vertically downward. What is the moment of this force about the pivot?

  • A$7.2\,\text{N m}$
  • B$9.6\,\text{N m}$
  • C$12\,\text{N m}$
  • D$1200\,\text{N m}$

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