Question

What is meant by turning effect of forces

Answer 1

Answer:

force may cause an object to turn about a pivot. The turning effect of a force is called the moment of the force. Moments act about a pivot in a clockwise or anticlockwise direction

Answer 2

Answer:

The turning effect of a force is known as the moment. It is the product of the force multiplied by the perpendicular distance from the line of action of the force to the pivot or point where the object will turn.