THE TURNING EFFECT OF FORCES

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Explain the meaning of the term 'pivot' in the context of turning effects of forces.

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The fixed point about which an object turns.

Also accept: The point about which something turns; fulcrum

Common mistakes: Just 'the turning point' (needs 'fixed point' or 'about which it turns')

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B1 · 1 mark · Gives correct definition of pivot (fixed point about which turning occurs)

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A pivot is a fixed point about which an object turns or rotates.