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

Turning effects of forces — practice question

A mass of $500\,\text{g}$ is fixed to one end of a rod with length $1.50\,\text{m}$. The rod is supported by a pivot that is $25\,\text{cm}$ from the opposite end. The rod is held horizontally. What is the moment about the pivot caused by the mass?

  • A$0.63\,\text{N m}$
  • B$1.2\,\text{N m}$
  • C$6.1\,\text{N m}$
  • D$7.4\,\text{N m}$

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