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The moment of a force of 20 N about a fixed point O is 10 N m. Calculate the distance of the point O from the line of action of the force.
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Answer
As we know,
Moment of Force = Force × Perpendicular distance from the point O
Moment of force = F × r
Substituting values in the above formula we get,
10 = 20 x r
⇒ r = = 0.5 m
Hence, distance of the point O from the line of action of the force is 0.5 m.
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