DefinitionEasy1 mark
Define moment of force.
Topic: Force, moments and circular motion
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Answer
Exam answer
Moment of force is the product of the force and the perpendicular distance of its line of action from the axis of rotation.
Explanation
M = F × perpendicular distance.
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