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Question 5 of 84 in Units (Forces and Motion)

Units (Forces and Motion)

1 mark · Easy

What is the SI unit and symbol for the turning effect of a force (moment)?

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newton metre (N m)

Also accept: Nm; N m

Common mistakes: Nm^2; N/m; J

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A1 · 1 mark · Correct SI unit and symbol for moment (newton metre, N m)

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

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