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1.5 Moments
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Course CIE IGCSE Physics

Section 1. Motion, Forces & Energy
Topic 1.5 Moments
Difficulty Easy

Time Allowed 10
Score /5
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Question 1
Four objects are shown below. Each is acted on by two forces.
Which of the objects is in equilibrium?

[1 mark]

Question 2
Four cuboids are shown in the diagram below. The position of their centre of mass is also shown.

Which of the cuboids is the most stable?

[1 mark]

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Question 3
A triangle with uniform density is suspended from a thread. Which diagram shows a system which is not in equilibrium?

[1 mark]

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Question 4
A woman is using a screwdriver to prise the lid off a cylindrical tub of paint.

Which row states how she would increase the moment applied by the greatest amount?

Type of screwdriver Force applied

A Wider Double
B Wider Half
C Longer Double
D Longer Half
[1 mark]

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Question 5
Extended

In a classroom, a uniform beam with a pivot at its centre has a 15 N weight suspended from one end. An instrument fixed to
the ceiling is attached to the same end.

What instrument must be used to show that the resultant moment on a system in equilibrium is zero?
A. Joulemeter
B. Force meter
C. Ruler
D. Momentmeter
[1 mark]

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