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    Torque when there is variable force

    Homework Statement There is a force that varies with the distance from the origin. Can I solve for the torque by integrating the force over the length of the object that the force acts on? Is it integral of F dr or F*r dr? Homework Equations torque=FxR The Attempt at a Solution I...
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    What Is the Maximum Bead Mass to Keep a Hoop Grounded?

    I'm working on a similar problem. Is the upward force on each bead equal to the mass of the bead times gravity?