Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Forces

Forces — practice question

A force of $4.0\,\text{N}$ is applied to a beam as illustrated. The line of action of the force is at a distance $x$ from a pivot. The moment produced by this force about the pivot is $8.0\,\text{N cm}$. What is the distance $x$?

  • A$0.50\,\text{cm}$
  • B$2.0\,\text{cm}$
  • C$12\,\text{cm}$
  • D$32\,\text{cm}$

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