The turning effect of force around a turning point, is called

couple

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

turning force

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

moment of force

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

none of the above

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is C
moment of force

The moment of force on a body about a point or an axis of rotation is the turning effect of the force on the body, about the point or the axis of rotation.
It is measured as the product of the force and the perpendicular distance of the point of application of the force from the point on the axis of rotation.
Hence, option (C) is the correct answer.

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

State two factors affecting the turning effect of a force.

The clockwise moment of force around a turning a turning point is taken as :

How can you increase the turning effect of a force?

Give two applications of the turning effect of force.

Join BYJU'S Learning Program