Moments are measured in which of the following units?

Moments are a measure of the tendency of a force to cause rotation around a pivot point, and they are calculated as the product of the force and the distance from the pivot point. The unit for measuring moments is the Newton-meter (Nm).

The Newton (N) is the unit of force, and when this force is applied at a distance measured in meters (m) from a pivot point, the resulting moment is expressed in Newton-meters. This indicates both the amount of force applied and the lever arm distance that influences the rotational effect.

In contrast, other units provided, such as meters (m) and kilojoules (kJ), represent different physical quantities—length and energy, respectively. Newtons (N) represent force but do not account for the distance required to calculate moments. As such, the correct unit for moments is the Newton-meter (Nm), which encapsulates both the force and the distance component necessary for rotary motion analysis.