Turning Effect of Forces

A visually engaging illustration depicting the concept of moments and stability in physics, featuring a balance beam, weights, and arrows indicating forces and moments applied to a pivot point.

Turning Effect of Forces Quiz

Test your understanding of the moment of force and the factors affecting stability with this engaging quiz! Designed for learners of all levels, this quiz will help reinforce key concepts in physics.

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Explore key principles of moments and stability
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As we have learnt that Moment of force is F x d, so the formula for weight in relevance to moment of force will be

Mg + d

Mg/d

Mg x d

Mg - d

Force applied by a lady is 2 N and moment of force is 16 Nm, distance of pivot from effort would be

8 N

14 N

18 N

32 N

Moment of force applied on a door is 15 Nm and force applied is 3.75 N, distance of handle from pivot is

11.25 m

18.75 m

4 m

45 m

Door hinge is about 1.5 m away from handle, and a boy applies a force of 4 N. The moment of force will be

2.5 N

2.66 N

5.5 N

6.0 N

Which of the following statement is false for the beam shown in the Figure if the beam is in equilibrium?

The anticlockwise moment is 27 N

The force F is 9 N

The reaction at the support R is 18 N

The clockwise moment is 21 N

The ability of an object to return to its original position after it has been tilted slightly is termed as

Stability

Equilibrium

Centre of gravity

Turning Eect

To increase the stability of an object, the area of its base should be

Narrow

Deep

Unbalanced

Wide

Point through which the whole weight appears to act on an object is termed as

Mid-point of gravity

Center of gravity

Stable equilibrium

Neutral equilibrium

Meter rule balances when pivoted at 50 cm because the

Force is zero

Distance is equal on both sides

Weight has no effect

Both sides of rule are equal in length and force

Centre of gravity and stability of an object whose stability can be increased by

High centre of gravity and narrow base

High centre of gravity and broad base

Low centre of gravity and narrow base

Low centre of gravity and broad base

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