Explanation:
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Answer:
e. The torque is the same for all cases.
Explanation:
The formula for torque is:
τ = Fr
where,
τ = Torque
F = Force = Weight (in this case) = mg
r = perpendicular distance between force an axis of rotation
Therefore,
τ = mgr
a)
Here,
m = 200 kg
r = 2.5 m
Therefore,
τ = (200 kg)(9.8 m/s²)(2.5 m)
<u>τ = 4900 N.m</u>
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b)
Here,
m = 20 kg
r = 25 m
Therefore,
τ = (20 kg)(9.8 m/s²)(25 m)
<u>τ = 4900 N.m</u>
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c)
Here,
m = 8 kg
r = 62.5 m
Therefore,
τ = (8 kg)(9.8 m/s²)(62.5 m)
<u>τ = 4900 N.m</u>
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Hence, the correct answer will be:
<u>e. The torque is the same for all cases.</u>
