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Question
A body is pivoted at a point. A force of 10 N is applied at a distance of 30 cm from the pivot. Find the moment of force about the pivot.
Numerical
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Solution
Moment of force = applied force x perpendicular distance from the pivot
= 10 x 30 x 10 -2
= 3 Nm
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