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Moments and equilibrium

Turning effect of a force, couples and conditions for equilibrium.

5th Year6th Year HigherOrdinary
Helps to know first: Forces and Newton's laws
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Match the pairs: 1 · Multiple choice: 6 · Select all that apply: 1 · Numeric answer: 5 · Put in order: 1 · Short answer: 1

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A force of 20 N acts 40 cm from a pivot, at right angles. Find the moment in N m.
Whole numbers, decimals (2.5) or fractions (3/4).
Hint 1

Distance in metres.

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