Question

The moment of force is 400 nm. the force is 500 dyne,calculate the perpendicular distance​

Answer 1

Answer

The perpendicular distance from the pivot to the line of action of force is 80,000 m.

Given

• Moment of Force = 400 nm
• Force = 500 dyne

Since the force is in dyne unit, we need to convert it into newton units. We know that:

⇒ 1N = 10⁵ dyne

⇒ 1 dyne = 1/10⁵N

According to the question, we need to calculate the perpendicular distance.

Formula

The relational formula between moment of force, force and perpendicular  distance is:

→ Moment of force = Fd

→ d = Moment/F

(F = Force, d = perpendicular distance)

Solution

Apply the formula:

→ d = Moment/F

→ d = 400/0.005

→ d = 80,000m

Thus, the perpendicular distance from the pivot to the line of action of force is 80,000 m.