A nut can be loosen more easily with

long spanner because a large turning effect can be produced.

a short spanner because a large turning effect can be produced.

a short spanner because a larger force can be produced.

a heavy spanner because a larger force can be produced.

Two equal and oppositely directed forces acting on an object will be in equilibrium

when their moments about the same point are equal

if they are separated by a distance

when they are balanced by a third force

only if they act on the same point on the object

The turning effect of a force on a door is greater when it is applied at

a point far away from the hinges and perpendicular to the door

a point near the hinges and perpendicular to the door

a point near the hinges and parallel to the door

a point far away from the hinges and parallel to the door

Which of the following statements accurately describes the turning effect of forces?

Torque is the force applied to an object to cause it to rotate around an axis.

The turning effect of a force is always zero if the force is applied perpendicular to the object's axis of rotation.

The magnitude of the turning effect of a force depends only on the magnitude of the force and not on its point of application.

Increasing the distance between the point of application of a force and the axis of rotation decreases the turning effect of the force.

Turning Effect Of Forces Quiz: Physics In Action

Physics

NGSS

AP Physics

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