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Chapter 10 Problem 4E

Question

Three forces are applied to a wheel of radius 0.350 m, as shown in ?Fig. E10.4?. One force is perpendicular to the rim, one is tangent to it, and the other one makes a 40.0° angle with the radius. What is the net torque on the wheel due to these three forces for an axis perpendicular to the wheel and passing through its center?

Solution

Solution 4E We have to calculate the net torque on the wheel due to the given forces. Mathematically, Torque = Force X Perpendicular distance between the force and the axis. Let us have a look at the following figure. Force 11.9 N The perpendicular distance of this force from the axis is zero. Therefore, this force can not produce a torque. So, torque produced by 11.9 N force is zero. = 0 1 Force 8.50 N The perpendicular distance of this force from t

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

Three forces are applied to a wheel of radius 0.350 m, as

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