Which of the following is the correct definition of the moment of a force about a point?
The product of the force and the distance from the point to the object
The product of the force and the perpendicular distance from the point to the line of action of the force
The ratio of the force to the perpendicular distance from the point to the line of action of the force
The product of the mass of the object and its perpendicular distance from the point
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.