Moment of a force test questions - CCEA Double Award

1

What is the unit of a moment?

2

What name is given to the shortest distance between a line of action of a force and the pivot?

3

What is the moment of a 6 N force acting 1.5 m from a pivot?

4

The moment of a force is 24 Ncm. What size is the force if it acts 8 cm from the pivot?

5

What is the principle of moments?

6

Two identical weights are attached to opposite ends of a beam. Both are 1 m from the pivot. What happens if the right-hand weight is moved closer to the pivot?

7

Which of the following is the correct definition of the centre of gravity?

8

Which of the following is not required for an object to be stable?

9

A vase of flowers is found to be unstable. Which of the following will make it more stable?

10

Which of the following statements about toppling over is false?