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A wheel of diameter 2m is shown in figure with axle at O. A force F = 2N is applied at B in the direction shown in figure.
Calculate the moment of force about
(i) the centre O, and
(ii) the point A.
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Answer
We know from the question,
F = 2 N
Diameter = 2m
So, Radius or OB = 1m
(i) Moment of force at O = F x r
Substituting the values of F and r we get,
(ii) Moment of force at A = F x r
Substituting the values of F and r we get,
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