5. Moments

1. A _________is a simple machine with a fulcrum and a rigid bar.

• Pivot
• Lever
• Wedge

What is the anticlockwise moment acting on this crane?

• 80,000Nm
• 100,000Nm
• 120,000Nm
• 140,000Nm

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What is the moment acting on the seesaw?

• 1.6Nm
• 15Nm
• 16N
• 4Nm

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What is the moment produced by the 15 N?

• 15 Nm (clockwise)
• 150 Nm (anti - clockwise)
• 1.5 Nm (anti - clockwise)
• 0.15 Nm (clockwise)

The diagram shows a uniform rod with its midpoint on a pivot.

Two equal forces F are applied to the rod.

Which diagram shows the rod in equilibrium?

• A

• B

• C

• D

A uniform bar is pivoted at its centre.

What force F is needed to balance the bar?

• 3 N

• 4 N

• 6 N

• 8 N

The diagram shows a beam. Without any weights, the beam balances at its centre.

Three weights are hung as shown.

At which point does a load of 2 N balance the beam?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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NGSS.HS-PS2-1

A nut can be loosened more easily with

• a short spanner because a larger turning effect can be produced.

• a long spanner because a larger turning effect can be produced.

• a long spanner because a larger force can be produced.

• a short spanner because a larger force can be produced.

The figure below shows a man lifting a heavy rock using a steel bar. He pushes downwards on the end of the bar with a force F.

Which pivot positions allows the force F to be as small as possible?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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A boy of weight 600N sits on the see-saw as shown at a distance of 1.5m from the pivot. What is the force F required at the other end to balance the see-saw?

• 450 N

• 350 N

• 4.5 N

• 200 N

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