Which force and distance produce the largest moment about a pivot?
a 5.0 N5.0\text{ N}5.0 N force at a perpendicular distance of 8.0 m8.0\text{ m}8.0 m from the pivot
a 8.0 N8.0\text{ N}8.0 N force at a perpendicular distance of 4.5 m4.5\text{ m}4.5 m from the pivot
a 12 N12\text{ N}12 N force at a perpendicular distance of 3.0 m3.0\text{ m}3.0 m from the pivot
a 9.0 N9.0\text{ N}9.0 N force at a perpendicular distance of 5.0 m5.0\text{ m}5.0 m from the pivot
245 exam-style questions on CIE IGCSE Physics 1.5 Forces, covering 1.5.1a Forces, resultant force and motion, 1.5.1b Load–extension graphs and the spring constant, 1.5.1c Friction and drag, 1.5.1d Force, mass and acceleration, 1.5.1e Motion in a circular path, 1.5.2a Moment of a force, 1.5.2b Principle of moments and equilibrium, and 1.5.3 Centre of gravity and stability. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.