Physics 5054 · O Level · Turning effect of forces

Turning effect of forces — practice question

A force $F$ acts on a lever at a distance $l$ from the pivot, as illustrated. The length $d$ is the perpendicular separation between the force and the pivot. Which expression gives the moment of force $F$ about the pivot?

  • A$\dfrac{F}{d}$
  • B$\dfrac{F}{l}$
  • C$F \times d$
  • D$F \times l$

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