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What is the unit of moment of force ?

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The unit of moment of force, also known as torque, depends on the system of units being used. In the International System of Units (SI), the unit of moment of force is the newton-meter (N⋅m). This unit is derived from the basic SI units of force (newton, N) and distance (meter, m).

Alternatively, in the imperial system and other non-SI systems, the unit of moment of force is the foot-pound (ft⋅lb). It represents the amount of torque required to produce one pound of force at a distance of one foot from the pivot point.

It's important to note that the moment of force is a vector quantity, meaning it has both magnitude and direction. The unit represents the magnitude of the torque, and the direction is indicated by the direction of the force and the direction of the perpendicular distance from the pivot point to the line of action of the force.