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Force can make an object turn if it is pivoted.


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Solution

The correct option is A True
  1. When force is applied to a pivoted object, the object starts moving about its fixed point(pivot) in the direction of the force.
  2. This turning effect of force about a fixed point is known as the moment of force or torque.

Hence, the given statement is true.


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