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Moments, Levers And Gears (physics Only) (GCSE Physics)

The following is a GCSE Physics test covering 'Moments, Levers And Gears (physics Only)' from the broader topic Forces. The test is geared towards the AQA exam board style syllabus.
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A lever is in equilibrium. If an extra 10 N force is applied at 0.5 m on the effort side clockwise, how must the other side change to remain balanced?
What are the SI units of a moment (turning effect)?
A 6 N force produces a moment of 18 N m about a pivot. What is the perpendicular distance from the pivot to the line of action of the force?
A spanner (wrench) handle is 0.30 m long. Applying 80 N at the end produces the same moment as applying which force at 0.60 m?
Which equation gives the moment (M) of a force about a pivot?
Gear A with 10 teeth drives gear B with 40 teeth. If gear A rotates at 200 rpm, what is the rotational speed of gear B?
A 150 N force produces a clockwise moment of 300 N m about a pivot. What is the perpendicular distance from the pivot to the line of action of the force?
A pair of meshed gears A and B have radii 0.10 m and 0.40 m respectively. If a force of 10 N is applied tangentially at A’s rim, what tangential force appears at B’s rim (neglecting losses)?
When two gears mesh directly (single pair), how does the direction of rotation of the driven gear compare with the driver?
A force of 10 N is applied at a perpendicular distance of 0.40 m from a pivot. What is the moment (turning effect) of this force about the pivot?
A gear train: driver gear with 12 teeth drives gear with 36 teeth, which drives a final gear with 6 teeth meshed with the 36-tooth. If the driver rotates at 120 rpm, what is the speed of the final gear?