Question

for the meter stick shown in figure 10-4, the force F1 10.0N acts at 10.0cm. what is the magnitude of the torque due to f1 about an axis through point A perpendicular to the page?

Answer 1

The magnitude of the torque due to f1 about an axis through point A can be calsulated using

  t = Fd

where t is the torque

f is the force applied

and d is the distance

t = (10 n) x ( 0.10 m)

t = 1 Nm