Turning Moment Calculation

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What is the magnitude of the turning moment produced by the force?

  • 120 Nm
  • 150 Nm
  • 300 Nm (correct)
  • 600 Nm

In which direction does the turning moment act?

  • Perpendicular to the force
  • Parallel to the force
  • Clockwise
  • Counter-clockwise (correct)

What would be the effect of increasing the distance from the point A to 4 m?

  • The direction of the turning moment would change
  • The turning moment would remain the same
  • The turning moment would decrease
  • The turning moment would increase (correct)

What is the unit of the turning moment produced?

<p>Nm (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of finding the turning moment in this scenario?

<p>To calculate the rotation of the object around point A (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the direction of the force F required for equilibrium?

<p>Upward and perpendicular to the bar (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the moment of the force F about the pivot point A?

<p>CLOCKWISE (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the magnitude of the force F required for equilibrium?

<p>Equal to the weight of the load (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is the bar assumed to be of negligible mass?

<p>To make the calculation simpler (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the condition for equilibrium in this scenario?

<p>The sum of the moments is zero (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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