Question 57 of 367 in Forces and Motion

Units (Forces and Motion)

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Which SI unit is used for the turning effect of a force, and how is it written using its symbol?

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newton metre (Nm)

Also accept: N m; Nm; newton metre

Common mistakes: joule (J); newton (N); metre (m)

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B1 · 1 mark · Correct SI unit and symbol for moment given.

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The SI unit for the turning effect of a force (moment) is newton metre, written as N m.

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