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

Turning effects of forces — practice question

The rod is pivoted at point O, and a force $F$ is applied to it at point W, as shown. What moment does the force $F$ produce about O?

  • A$F \times \text{distance OX}$
  • B$F \times \text{distance OY}$
  • C$F \times \text{distance WO}$
  • D$F \times \text{distance WX}$

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