Moments of Force

What is the moment acting on the seesaw?

• 1.6Nm
• 15Nm
• 16N
• 4Nm

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NGSS.HS-PS2-1

Unit of force.

• Meter
• Centimeter
• Newton

A seesaw is unbalanced with two people of different masses sitting equal distances from the center. Which of the following will result in equilibrium?

• The larger person moving further away from the center.
• Moving the smaller person closer to the center.
• Moving the smaller person further from the center.
• Making the larger person do nothing.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-1

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

The easiest way to open a heavy door  is by applying the force

• Near the hinges
• In the middle of the door
• At the edge of the door far from the hinges
• At the top of the door

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NGSS.HS-PS2-1

3. Which type of lever is this?

• First Class Lever
• Second Class Lever
• Third Class Lever

A see saw is an example of a:

• 1st class lever
• 2nd class lever
• 3rd class lever

What is the unit of moment f force?

• N

• m

• Nm

• N/m

Moment is a quantity that tells turning effect of a force about turning point. 

• TRUE
• FALSE

What is the correct equation for calculating a perpendicular distance? 

• perpendicular distance = force x moment 
• perpendicular distance = force / moment 
• perpendicular distance = moment / force

The moment of force defined as the product of....

• the force and the acceleration

• the force and the perpendicular distance

• the force and the velocity

• the force and the perpendicular distance from pivot