To obtain a given moment of force for turning a body, the force needed can be decreased by:

1. applying the force at the pivoted point.
2. applying the force very close to the pivoted point.
3. applying the force farthest from the pivoted point.
4. none of the above.

Applying the force farthest from the pivoted point.

Reason — Larger the perpendicular distance of the point at which the force is applied from the pivoted point, less force is needed to obtain a given moment of force for turning a body.