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The moment of a force about a given axis depends:

A

(a) only on the magnitude of force

B

(b) only on the perpendicular distance of force from the axis

C

(c) neither on the force nor or the perpendicular distance of force from the axis

D

(d) both, on the force and its perpendicular distance from the axis.

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To solve the question regarding the moment of a force about a given axis, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Moment of Force**: The moment of a force (also known as torque) about a given axis is a measure of the tendency of the force to cause rotation about that axis. 2. **Formula for Moment of Force**: ...
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