Question detail
Which option best applies moment for Moments and turning effects (physics only) in AQA GCSE Physics Forces?
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At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Moments, levers and gears (physics only)
Question
- A. 100 Nm — application focus for moment
- B. This confuses distance and displacement and does not answer Moments and turning effects (physics only).
- C. This is too vague because it does not use the force or motion quantity named in the objective.
- D. This reverses the physical cause and effect for Moments, levers and gears (physics only).
Answer
The correct answer is: 100 Nm — application focus for moment
Explanation
The correct option is 100 Nm — application focus for moment. 100 Nm — application focus for moment is correct because it matches the approved learning objective to (Physics only) Calculate moment from force and perpendicular distance. This answer belongs to Moments and turning effects (physics only) within Moments, levers and gears (physics only), so it must use precise AQA GCSE Physics forces and motion vocabulary. The other options are wrong because they either confuse distance and displacement, omit the required force or motion condition, or move away from the exact subtopic being tested.
Common mistake
Common Mistake in Moment Calculation
Students often confuse the formula for moment, mistakenly using moment = force + distance instead of moment = force x perpendicular distance.
To fix this, students should remember that moment is calculated by multiplying the force applied by the perpendicular distance from the pivot point.
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