The turning effect of a force is called a “moment”.

We work it out using

Moment = Force x Distance

(Nm) (N) (m)i
The force must be in Newtons (N), the distance in metres (m), and we measure
moments in “Newton Metres”(Nm). Sometimes the distance may be in (cm) in
test questions so BE CAREFUL!

1. What is the moment of this force ?

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2. What is the moment of this force?

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For a see-saw to balance, the moments on each side must be the same. For
each of these, write “balanced” or “unbalanced”.

1 010N
kg 5N
5kg
4.
3.
1m 2m

4. 1 020N
kg 15kg
15N
5.
12m 8m

2 020N
kg 15kg
15N
5. 6 .
8m 11m

2 k 2N
g 3kg
3N
6. 7 .
8m 5m

Calculate the moments for the following stating which way the seesaws with
tip (clockwise or anticlockwise). Show your working.

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2N 4m 3m 2N
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8. 2N 0.75m 4m 0.5N
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