Question

Assertion (A): A heavier object placed at a far distance from the pivot point will have the same moment as a lighter object placed close to the pivot point.

Reason (R): The moment of force is determined by the magnitude of the force along with its perpendicular distance from the pivot point.

Options

• both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

• both A and R are True and R is not the correct explanation of A.

• assertion is false but reason is true.

• assertion is true but reason is false.

Answer 1

Assertion is false but reason is true.

Explanation:

The moment of force depends on the magnitude of the force and its perpendicular distance from the pivot point. A heavier object placed farther from the pivot generally produces a greater moment than a lighter object placed closer. Therefore, the Assertion is false, but the Reason is true.