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Define moment of force and state its S.I. unit.
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The moment of force is equal to the product of the magnitude of the force applied and the perpendicular distance of the line of action of the force from the axis of rotation(or pivoted point).
The S.I unit of moment of force is Newton × meter = Newton meter (Nm)
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