Moments Quiz

What is the turning effect of a force called?

• Torque

• Moment

• Pressure

• Tension

If a force of 10 N is applied at a distance of 2 metres from the pivot, what is the moment?

• 5 Nm

• 10 Nm

• 20 Nm

• 25 Nm

Which of the following units is used to measure moments?

• Newtons

• Metres

• Newton-metres

• Kilograms

A seesaw is balanced when:

• The moments on both sides are equal

• The forces on both sides are equal

• The distances on both sides are equal

• The weights on both sides are equal

If a 15 N force is applied 3 m from the pivot, what is the moment in Newton-meters?

• 30 Nm

• 45 Nm

• 50 Nm

• 60 Nm

What happens to the moment if the distance from the pivot is doubled while keeping the force constant?

• The moment is halved

• The moment remains the same

• The moment is doubled

• The moment is quadrupled

A 20 N force is applied at a distance of 0.5 metres from the pivot. What is the moment?

• 5 Nm

• 10 Nm

• 15 Nm

• 20 Nm

Which of the following is an example of a balanced moment?

• A door being pushed open

• A seesaw with equal weights on both sides at equal distances from the pivot

• A person lifting a weight

• A car accelerating

If a force of 25 N is applied at a distance of 4 feet from the pivot, what is the moment in Newton-feet?

• 50 Nft

• 75 Nft

• 100 Nft

• 125 Nft

What is the moment when a 30 N force is applied at a distance of 1.5 metres from the pivot?

• 30 Nm

• 40 Nm

• 45 Nm

• 50 Nm