Question

The turning effect of force about a pivot is known as

• A. Moment of force
• B. Thrust
• C. Lateral Pressure
• D. Lateral Force

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Moment of force

Explanation for Correct Option:

Correct Option(A): Moment of force

1. The turning effect produced by a force on a rigid body about a point, pivot is called the moment of force or torque.
2. It is measured by the product of force and the perpendicular distance of the pivot from the line of action of force.

Hence Option(A) is the correct answer