Physics 5054 · O Level · Turning effect of forces

Turning effect of forces — practice question

A diver weighing $500\,\text{N}$ is standing at the far end of a springboard that is $2.0\,\text{m}$ long and fixed at point $P$. The springboard itself weighs $500\,\text{N}$. Its centre of mass is located at the midpoint of the board. What is the total moment about point $P$ due to the diver and the board?

  • A$500\,\text{N m}$
  • B$750\,\text{N m}$
  • C$1000\,\text{N m}$
  • D$1500\,\text{N m}$

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