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Define the moment of force.


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  1. The moment of force is called torque.
  2. The turning effect of force is known as the moment of force.
  3. It is the product of the force multiplied by the perpendicular distance from the line of action of the force to the pivot or point where the object will turn.
  4. The S.I unit is a newton meter (Nm).

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