Magnitude of the Torque generated at Pivot Point.

[Mr. Sinister]

1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data

A force of 10 N is applied to the end of a 0.63 m long torque wrench at an angle 45 degrees from a line joining the pivot point to the handle. What is the magnitude of the torque generated about the pivot point?

2. Relevant equations

rFsin=




[b]3. The attempt at a solution[
Not quite sure how to get started?

/b]

[PhanthomJay]

1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data

A force of 10 N is applied to the end of a 0.63 m long torque wrench at an angle 45 degrees from a line joining the pivot point to the handle. What is the magnitude of the torque generated about the pivot point?

2. Relevant equations

rFsin=




[b]3. The attempt at a solution[
Not quite sure how to get started?

/b]rFsintheta=Torque; what is r, what is theta, and what is F??

[Mr. Sinister]

Force is 10 N, Theta must be 45 degrees, and the radius must be 0.63 m I think?

[Astronuc]

The moment arm and force normal to the moment arm are the significant factors here.

http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/torq.html

http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/torq2.html

[Mr. Sinister]

Thank you, that link helped.