Question

The turning effect produced in a rigid body around a fixed point by the application of force is called ______.

विकल्प

• turning force

• moment of force

• moment of couple

• none of these

Answer 1

The turning effect produced in a rigid body around a fixed point by the application of force is called moment of force.

Explanation:

The turning effect of a force about a fixed point or axis is called the moment of force, or torque. A moment of a couple is the turning effect produced by a pair of equal and opposite forces acting along different lines.