Edexcel IGCSE Physics 1.30P Moments equation
Practise calculating moments for rods, gates, wrenches and legs using force and perpendicular distance from a pivot.
- Syllabus
- First assessment 2019
- Course
- Physics 4PH1
Exam points
- calculate moment from force × perpendicular distance and give units
- rearrange the moments equation to find force or distance from a pivot
- identify changes
1.30P Moments equation question 1
Diagram 1 shows a wooden plank balanced horizontally on two supports, A and B.
A block is suspended from the plank between the supports by a cable of negligible weight.
Diagram 1
The weight of the block is 260 N .
State the formula linking moment, force and perpendicular distance from the pivot.
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