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To obtain a given moment of force for turning a body, the force needed can be decreased by:
- applying the force at the pivoted point.
- applying the force very close to the pivoted point.
- applying the force farthest from the pivoted point.
- none of the above.
The unit of thrust is:
- kgf
- kg
- g
- m s-1
A body weighing 5 kgf, placed on a surface of area 0.1 m2, exerts a thrust on the surface equal to:
- 50 kgf
- 5 kgf
- 50 kgf m-2
- 5 kgf m-2