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Question
A force of 525 N produces a moment of force of 420 Nm. Calculate the shortest distance between the point of application of force and the turning point.
Numerical
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Solution
Shortest distance is the perpendicular distance between the point of application of force and the turning point.
Moment of force = Force × ⊥ distance
∴ 420 Nm = 525 N × ⊥ distance
∴ ⊥ distance = \[\frac{420}{525}\]
= 0.8 m
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