Turning Effect of Forces - MCQ

Qn no. 1 A vertical piece of card is pivoted freely at O as shown in diagram. Where is the centre of mass? 1 2

C.
The diagram shows a driver's foot pressing on a pedal in a car with a force of 40 N. What is the force pulling on the spring?

A. B. C. D. 2 3

500 N 160 N 3.2 N 5N

A.
The diagram shows a horse shoe-shaped cardboard. Where is the centre of mass of the piece of cardboard?

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B.
A uniform beam is pivoted at its midpoint as shown in the diagram. Forces of 4 N and 5 N act in the directions shown. What is the value and position of the upward force which will prevent the beam from turning?

Value Position A. B. C. D. 4 5 1N 1N 9N 9N P Q P Q

B.
In order to open a door, a minimum moment of 31.2 Nm is needed. What is the minimum distance of the handle from the hinges, if the door is to be pulled open with a force at the handle not higher than 60 N?

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1.92 m 0.62 m 0.52 m 0.48 m

A.
A long spanner is better to use rather than a short one to tighten a nut on a bolt. What is the reason? A. B. C. D. Less work is done by user. Less turning effect is required on the spanner. Less turning effect is required on the spanner. Less force needs to be exerted by the user.

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D.
Cross-sections of four solid objects are shown in the diagram. Which object has the highest stability?

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B.
If a bolt and nut are difficult to undo, why is it easier to to turn the nut by using a longer spanner? A. B. C. A small turning moment. A larger turning moment. More friction.

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Less friction.

B.
A nut can be loosened by a spanner. The turning effect depends on the force applied and the perpendicular distance from the force to the nut. What is the name for this turning effect? A. B. C. D. Resultant Pressure Pivot Moment

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D.
A metre rule pivoted off-centre is shown in the diagram. It is held in equilibrium by a suspended mass of 200 g. The centre of mass of the rule is at 50 cm mark. Calculate the mass of the rule.

A. B. C. D. 10 11

43 g 100 g 60 g 20 g

B.
The diagram shows a uniform bar in equilibrium. What is the magnitude of the force F?

A. B. C. D. 11

28 N 16 N 2N 4N

B.

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To determine the position of the centre of mass of a thin card, the apparatus are set up as shown in the diagram. What is the next thing to do?

A. B. C. D. 12 13

Find the mid-point of XY. Measure the mass of the card. Hang the card from Z. Measure the thickness of the card.

C.
The diagram shows a uniform beam pivoted at its mid-point. It has an object placed as shown. What is the force needed to achieve equilibrium?

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10 N acting upwards, 20 cm to the right of the mid-point. 10 N acting downwards, 20 cm to the right of the mid-point. 30 N acting upwards, 5 cm to the right of the mid-point. 30 N acting upwards, 5 cm to the left of the mid-point.

B.