Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Forces

Forces — practice question

(a)[3]

Define the moment of a force and state the effect that it measures.

(b(i))[1]

Explain what is meant by centre of gravity.

(b(ii))[2]

Calculate the moment of the weight of the block about corner X.

(c)[2]

State the two separate conditions that are satisfied when an object is in equilibrium.

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