Physics 5054 · O Level · Turning effect of forces

Turning effect of forces — practice question

The moment of a force is the quantity used to describe its turning effect.
(a)[2]

Write down an expression for the moment of $F$ about the axis at X. Use Fig. 8.1 to show what is meant by any other term included in your expression.

(b(i))[2]

State what the principle of moments says.

(b(ii))[3]

Describe how to do an experiment to confirm the principle of moments. Include a diagram to support the description.

(c(i))[1]

Given that the gravitational field strength is $10\,\text{N kg}^{-1}$, calculate the ladder's weight.

(c(ii))[1]

State what the term centre of mass means.

(c(iii))[1]

The centre of mass of the ladder is not halfway along its length. State what this shows about the ladder.

(c(iv))[2]

Calculate the moment about the worker’s shoulder due to the ladder’s weight.

(c(v))[3]

Determine the size and direction of the force acting at L.

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