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04-02-2008, 01:22 PM

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Physics - Moment of Force?

The moment of a force is given by the formula
moment = force x perpendicular distance to the pivot

Let's say that a person pushing open a door at an angle of greater than 90 degrees to the door (that is, the force is applied in the direction of the pivot), I can't see how the perpendicular distance can be obtained unless it is on the OTHER side of the door. Am I correct?

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