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Chapter 10 Problem 3E

Question

A square metal plate 0.180 m on each side is pivoted about an axis through point O? at its center and perpendicular to the plate (?Fig. E10.3?). Calculate the net torque about this axis due to the three forces shown in the figure if the magnitudes of the forces are F1 = 18.0 N, F2 = 26.0 N, and F3 = 14.0 N. The plate and all forces are in the plane of the page.

Solution

Solution 3E Before solving this question, let us recall that torque is taken as positive if the force acts counterclockwise and negative if the force acts clockwise. Given, F 1 = 18.0 N Its perpendicular distance from the point O is = 0.180 m/2 = 0.09 m But this force acts clockwise, so the torque will be negative. Therefore, torque due to this force 1 = 18.0 N

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Title University Physics 13 
Author Hugh D. Young, Roger A. Freedman
ISBN 9780321675460

A square metal plate 0.180 m on each side is pivoted about

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