THE TURNING EFFECT OF FORCES
2 marks · EasyA child pushes horizontally with a force of 60 N on a swing seat, which is 0.4 m from the pivot. Calculate the moment of the force about the pivot.
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24 Nm (±0.5)
Also accept: 24 newton metres; 24
Common mistakes: Forgetting to multiply force and distance
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M1 · 1 mark · Uses the correct equation: Moment = Force × distance.
A1 · 1 mark · Substitutes correct values and obtains 24 Nm.
Worked solution
Moment = Force × distance