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Thx infinitum for the help...

Think about a situation of such a hinged block, and you applying adequate force to it at the lower end(B). Would it rotate? If yes, which way? My guess would be, it would rotate counterclockwise. By definition, torque about a point is the force multiplied by the perpendicular distance...

Hello I've attached the problem. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I understand that by giving us the clue of rotational equilibrium, it means net T has to be 0. The force at 10N will cause clockwise torque (T= rF, so T = .04m * 10N). The thing that confuses me is the force at point...