These Year 13 moments multiple choice questions check your understanding of moments with 10 questions for pupils aged 17-18. Each question has four answers, and the right one is explained as soon as you choose.
Year 13 moments multiple choice questions: the 10 questions
The moment of a force is
Definition.
The unit of moment is
Newton metre.
The weight of a uniform rod acts at
Centre of mass.
For equilibrium, total clockwise moment
Balance.
A 10 N force at perpendicular distance 0.3 m has moment
10 x 0.3.
When a plank is about to tilt about a support, the reaction at the other support is
Limiting case.
To simplify a moment equation, take moments about
Eliminates the unknown.
A light rod
Model.
A 40 kg child 1.5 m from a pivot balances a child of 30 kg at
40 x 1.5 = 30 x 2.
The perpendicular component of a force F at angle \(\theta\) to a rod is
Angle to the rod.
How to use these Year 13 moments multiple choice questions
First, read each question carefully before you look at the four answers. Then work the answer out on paper, so that you do not simply guess. After that, read the explanation, even when you are right. If you score less than 7 out of 10, go back to the moments lesson.
Finally, practise more with the moments worksheet and the quiz. Moreover, all the pages of this chapter work together, so you can move between them at any time. For example, many pupils read the lesson on Monday, practise on Wednesday and test themselves on Friday.


















