THE TURNING EFFECT OF FORCES

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Which of the following statements about moments is correct?

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Correct option: The moment of a force increases if the force is applied further from the pivot.

Common mistakes: Choosing the unit newton

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B1 · 1 mark · Correct option selected.

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The correct answer is: The moment of a force increases if the force is applied further from the pivot.