Torque Problems In Physics -Multiple Choice Questions Quiz

Interactive MCQs on “Torque Problems In Physics”:

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Question 1: What is torque in physics?

(a) The force applied to an object
(b) The change in velocity of an object
(c) The rotational equivalent of force
(d) The product of mass and acceleration

Question 2: Which of the following units is used to measure torque?

(a) Joules
(b) Newtons
(c) Seconds
(d) Newton-meters (Nm)

Question 3: In which direction does a positive torque act?

(a) Clockwise
(b) Counterclockwise
(c) Upward
(d) Downward

Question 4: What is the formula to calculate torque?

(a) Torque = Force × Distance
(b) Torque = Mass × Acceleration
(c) Torque = Force ÷ Distance
(d) Torque = Mass ÷ Acceleration

Question 5: A force of 50 N is applied to a wrench at a distance of 0.2 meters from the center of the bolt. What is the torque applied to the bolt?

(a) 0.1 Nm
(b) 10 Nm
(c) 100 Nm
(d) 25 Nm

Question 6: Which of the following factors affects the torque exerted by a force?

(a) Force and speed
(b) Mass and acceleration
(c) Distance and time
(d) Force and distance

Question 7: A force of 100 N is applied to a lever at a distance of 0.5 meters from the fulcrum. If the lever is in equilibrium, what is the force applied at a distance of 1 meter from the fulcrum on the other side?

(a) 50 N
(b) 100 N
(c) 150 N
(d) 200 N

Question 8: A force of 30 N is applied to a door at a distance of 0.8 meters from the hinge. If the door is in rotational equilibrium, what is the torque applied to the door by the hinge?

(a) 30 Nm
(b) 15 Nm
(c) 24 Nm
(d) 60 Nm

Question 9: A force of 20 N is applied to a wheel at a distance of 0.1 meters from the center. If the wheel experiences an angular acceleration of 5 rad/s², what is the moment of inertia of the wheel?

(a) 0.002 kg·m²
(b) 0.04 kg·m²
(c) 0.2 kg·m²
(d) 4 kg·m²

Question 10: A torque of 50 Nm is applied to a wheel with a moment of inertia of 2 kg·m². What is the angular acceleration of the wheel?

(a) 25 rad/s²
(b) 100 rad/s²
(c) 75 rad/s²
(d) 150 rad/s²