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A force can make an object turn about a pivot.

a.

Give the unit of the moment of a force.

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b.

State the equation linking moment of a force, force and distance normal to the direction of the force.

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c.

A student pushes on the handle of a door with a force of 30 N.

The force acts at right angles to the door.

The handle is 0.80 m from the hinge.

Calculate the moment of the force about the hinge.

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d.

State one way the student could increase the moment about the hinge without increasing the force.

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e.

Give one other example of a force making an object turn.

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