Q.1.
Moments (turning forces) depend on .......
Q.2.
The moment will be increased .......
Q.3.
Jane weighs 400 N. She sits on a see-saw 1.5 m from the pivot (centre). Calculate the moment caused by Jane.
Q.4.
Amir weighs 500 N. He sits on a see-saw 200 cm from the pivot (centre). Calculate the moment caused by Amir.
Q.5.
Two children weigh 300 N and 400 N, they sit 2 m and 3 m away from the pivot (centre) on the same side of the see-saw. What is their total moment?
Q.6.
Two children are sitting on the same side of a see-saw. Their total moment is 1800 Nm. A friend joins the two children in the play area and sits on the other end of the see-saw. He weighs 600N. How far from the pivot must he sit to balance the see-saw?
Q.7.
A spanner is 20 cm long. A force of 10 N is applied to undo a bolt. What is the moment (turning force)?
Q.8.
A 40 cm long spanner is used to produce the same turning force as a 20 cm long spanner. What force would be needed for the 40 cm long spanner compared to the force used on the 20 cm long spanner?
Q.9.
A moment of 50 Nm is needed to open a jar using a pair of pliers designed to make opening jars easier. If the pliers are 10 cm long. What force is needed?
Q.10.
A moment of 80 Nm is needed to undo a wheel nut. The spanner is 20 cm long. What force is needed?