1. The problem is to solve for the moment, which in physics and engineering is often calculated as the product of force and distance from a pivot point. 2. The formula for moment (torque) is: $$ M = F \times d $$ where $M$ is the moment, $F$ is the force applied, and $d$ is the perpendicular distance from the pivot to the line of action of the force. 3. Important rules: - The distance $d$ must be perpendicular to the force direction. - Units must be consistent (e.g., Newtons for force and meters for distance). 4. To solve for the moment, multiply the magnitude of the force by the perpendicular distance: $$ M = F \times d $$ 5. For example, if a force of 10 N is applied at a distance of 2 m from the pivot, then: $$ M = 10 \times 2 = 20 $$ 6. This means the moment is 20 Newton-meters. This method provides a straightforward way to calculate the moment using the basic definition and formula.