The moment of force due to 16 N is 8 N-m. Calculate the distance of force from the pivoted point.

2 m

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0.5 m

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Solution

The correct option is B 0.5 m
Force applied = 16 N
Moment of force = 8 Nm
Distance = r
Moment of force = Force $\times$ distance
8 = 16 $\times$ r
r = $\frac{8}{16} = 0.5 m$

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