alleryStart learning →A perpendicular 12 N force acts 25 cm from a pivot. Moment?
A48 N m
B3 N m
C0.48 N m
D300 N m
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. 3 N m
The arm is 0.25 m, so the moment is 12 times 0.25, or 3 N m.
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