Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Forces

Forces — practice question

Fig. 3.1 shows a see-saw. When it is not being used, the see-saw is horizontal. A small child is seated on one seat of the see-saw. This produces a turning effect about point P.
(a)[1]

Which one of these words names the turning effect of a force? Tick one box. Options shown: equilibrium, moment, resultant.

(b)[1]

State the scientific name of point P.

(c)[4]

Describe and explain the changes to the see-saw.

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