Physics 5054 · O Level · Turning effect of forces

Turning effect of forces — practice question

A uniform rod with weight $5.0\,\text{N}$ is first kept at rest. The diagram indicates the forces acting on the rod at the moment it is let go. What occurs to the rod when it is released?

  • AIt does not move.
  • BIt moves to the right.
  • CIt moves upwards.
  • DIt starts to rotate.

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