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2 (a) Explain what is meant by the moment of a force. For


Examiner’s
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(b) Fig. 2.1 shows a system for raising a heavy piece of metal into a vertical position.

T
rope

piece of
metal

8.0 m

2000 N
A

2.0 m

Fig. 2.1 (not to scale)

A man pulls on the rope with a horizontal force T. The piece of metal has a weight of
2000 N and is freely pivoted at A. The system is in equilibrium.

(i) By taking moments about A, calculate T.

T = .................................................. [2]

(ii) The force T and the force that the rope exerts on the man are related by Newton’s
third law. State the relationship between these forces.

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