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What two factors determine the turning effect of a force on a body?
What two factors determine the turning effect of a force on a body?
- The type of force and the color of the body
- The temperature and the texture of the body
- The magnitude of the force and the perpendicular distance of the line of action of the force from the axis of rotation (correct)
- The direction of the force and the weight of the body
What is the product of the magnitude of the force and the perpendicular distance of the line of action of the force from the axis of rotation called?
What is the product of the magnitude of the force and the perpendicular distance of the line of action of the force from the axis of rotation called?
- Moment of force (or torque) (correct)
- Distance vector
- Angular velocity
- Force vector
What is the direction of the moment of force called if the effect on the body is to turn anticlockwise?
What is the direction of the moment of force called if the effect on the body is to turn anticlockwise?
- Downward moment
- Upward moment
- Clockwise moment
- Anticlockwise moment (correct)
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Test your knowledge on the turning effect of force with our quiz! Learn about the factors that determine the moment of force, including the magnitude of the force and the perpendicular distance from the axis of rotation. Challenge yourself and see how much you know about this important concept in physics.
