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Question
The moment of a force 10 N about a point 0 is 4 Nm. Calculate the distance of point of application of force from the point 0.
Solution
Moment of force, torqu, τ = 4Nm
Apllied force, F = 10N
Distance from pivot, d =?
τ = F x d
⇒ d = τ / F = 4 / 10 = 0.4m
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