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

Turning effects of forces — practice question

A force $F$ acts on a door handle at a point $d$ from the handle’s pivot, making an angle of $45^\circ$ with the handle, as shown. What is the moment of the force about the pivot?

  • A$\frac{Fd}{\sqrt{2}}$
  • B$Fd$
  • C$Fd\sqrt{2}$
  • D$2Fd$

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