Question

A force of 50 N produces a moment of force of 10 Nm in a rigid body. Calculate the perpendicular distance between the point of application of force and the turning point.

Answer 1

Moment of force = Force × ⊥ distance

∴ 10 Nm = 50 N × ⊥ distance

∴ ⊥ distance = `10/50`

= 0.20 m