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State whether the moment of force is a scalar or vector quantity.

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ICSE-FORCE -EXERCISE 1A
  1. State the condition when on applying a force, a body has: (a) transl...

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  2. Define moment of force and state its S.I unit.

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  3. State whether the moment of force is a scalar or vector quantity.

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  4. State two factors affecting the turning effect of a force.

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  5. When does a body rotate? State one way to change the direction of rota...

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  6. Write the expression for the moment of force about a given axis.

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  7. What do you understand by the clockwise and anticlockwise moment of fo...

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  8. State one way to reduce the moment of a given force about a given axis...

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  9. State one way to obtain a greater moment of a force about a given axis...

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  10. Why is it easier to open a door by applying the force at the free end ...

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  11. The stone of a hand flour grinder is provided with a handle near its r...

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  12. It is easier to turn the steering wheel of a large diameter than that ...

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  13. A spanner (or wrench) has a long handle. Why?

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  14. A jack screw is provided with a long arm. Explain why?

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  15. A, B and C are three forces each of magnitude 4N acting in the plane o...

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  16. The adjacent diagram Fig 1.27 shows a heavy roller, with its axle at O...

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  17. A body is acted upon by two forces each of magnitude F, but in opposit...

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  18. Draw a neat labelled diagram to show the direction of two forces actin...

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  19. What do you understand by the term couple? State its effect .Give two...

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  20. Define moment of couple. Write its S.I unit.

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