Forces, Density and Pressure
Definitions: Forces, Density and Pressure
Exam question
Define the moment of a force about a point.
9702/22 · May/Jun 2025 · Q2(a)
Model answer
The force multiplied by the perpendicular distance from the point to the force's line of action.
Exam question
Define density.
9702/21 · Oct/Nov 2024 · Q1(a)
Model answer
Mass per unit volume.
Exam question
Define pressure.
9702/21 · Oct/Nov 2025 · Q2(a)(i)
Model answer
Normal force per unit area.
Exam question
State what is meant by the centre of gravity of an object.
9702/21 · May/Jun 2022 · Q2(a)
Model answer
The point at which the whole weight of the object may be considered to act.
Exam question
State the principle of moments.
9702/21 · May/Jun 2025 · Q2(a)
Model answer
For an object in equilibrium, the total clockwise moment equals the total anticlockwise moment about the same point.
