A body is pivoted at a point. A force of 20 N is applied at a distance of 20 cm from the pivot. Calculate the moment of force about the pivot.
4 Nm
Given,
Force F = 20 N
Perpendicular distance between line of action of force and axis of rotation r = 20 cm = 0.2 m
Moment of force= F×r = 20×0.2=4 N m(anti-clockwise)