Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Forces

Forces — practice question

A 50 cm rule is balanced with its midpoint as the support point. A force of 8.0 N acts 10 cm from one end of the rule. Fig. 2.1 illustrates the arrangement.
(a)[5]

Calculate the moment of the 8.0 N force about the pivot. State the unit.

(b)[2]

On Fig. 2.1, add an arrow to show the position and direction of this force.

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