What is moment of a force

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The moment of a force, also known as torque, is the turning effect produced by a force about a pivot or axis. It is a measure of the force's tendency to cause rotation.

The formula for the moment of a force is:

Moment=Force×Perpendicular distance from the pivot to the line of action of the force\text{Moment} = \text{Force} \times \text{Perpendicular distance from the pivot to the line of action of the force}

The SI unit for moment of a force is the Newton-meter (Nm\text{Nm}).

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