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What is the CGS unit of moment of Force?


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Moment of Force:

  1. The CGS unit of moment of force is the dyne-cm.
  2. The moment of a force depends on the magnitude of the force and the distance from the axis of rotation.
  3. The moment of a force about a point is (the magnitude of the force) × (the perpendicular distance of the line of action of the force from the point).

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