This Year 13 moments quiz has 10 short questions for pupils aged 17-18. Type your answer, check it straight away and read the explanation when you get one wrong.
Year 13 moments quiz: the 10 questions
- Moment = ?Definition.
- Unit of a moment?Force x distance.
- Where does the weight of a uniform rod act?Centre of mass.
- Moment of 8 N at 0.5 m perpendicular distance?8 x 0.5.
- For equilibrium: total clockwise moment = total ____ momentBalance.
- What is the reaction at a support about to lift off?Limiting case.
- A light rod has what mass?Model.
- Resultant force on a body in equilibrium?Condition 1.
- A 20 N force at 0.2 m from a hinge acting perpendicular: moment?20 x 0.2.
- If two children balance at distances 2 m and 1 m, which is heavier?Smaller distance means larger force.
How to use this Year 13 moments quiz
First, answer every question without a calculator unless the question says so. Then check your answer and read the short explanation. If you get fewer than 7 right, revise the moments lesson and try again later. After that, try the multiple choice questions or the moments worksheet.
Finally, take this quiz again before a test, because quick retrieval helps you remember. 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.


















