Question

A force of 15N acts on a rigid body such that the perpendicular distance between the line of action of force and turning point is 60cm. Calculate the moment of the force.

Answer 1

Answer:

The moment of the force is 9 N-m.

Explanation:

According to the question

Force acting = F = 15 N.

Perpendicular distance = R = 60 cm = 0.6m

And torque is known as moment of inertia.

i.e. T = F x R

T =  (15 x 0.6)

T = 9 N-m.

Hence,

The Moment of Force = T = 9 N-m.