A doubt respect to the sign of the torsor (torque)

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The discussion revolves around two main questions regarding a physics problem involving torque. The first question addresses a discrepancy in the value of Force 2, which is stated as 10 N in the solution but calculated as 416.7 N by the user. The second question concerns the sign of the torque along axis CD, with the user believing it should be negative due to the action-reaction law, while the solution indicates a positive value. Clarifications suggest that the labeling of torque direction may be incorrect, emphasizing that the larger force results in a clockwise net torque. Overall, the conversation highlights confusion over the solution's values and the correct interpretation of torque direction.
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Actually I have two doubs, the first one is Why in the solution of this problem, in the sumatory of moments in C, Force 2=10?? If in the sumatory of moments in F, Force 2 is 416.7 N. Actually I calculate with 416.7 N, and T in C = 100 N. The other doubt is with the sign of the torsor along the axis CD. Because the action-reaction law, the torsor in the axis will enter in the axis, thus it will NEGATIVE, but the solution takes positive!. Why??
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It is in the The problem statement, at the picture
 

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phinds said:
I can't answer your questions but I would point out to you that as far as I can tell, you don't have any doubts at all, what you have is questions.

https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=607274

Ok, thank you for correcting my grammar. It's true, I have 2 questions
 
I understood what you meant by "doubt"... :smile:

You are saying that the book's solution shows F2 = 10N? That seems way off...

And as for the direction of the net torque on the center gear, I think you have labeled the direction incorrectly. The force F2 on the bottom of the gear is larger, so the net torque will be towards the back of the apparatus (clockwise as seen from the front)...
 
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berkeman said:
I understood what you meant by "doubt"... :smile:

You are saying that the book's solution shows F2 = 10N? That seems way off...

And as for the direction of the net torque on the center gear, I think you have labeled the direction incorrectly. The force F2 on the bottom of the gear is larger, so the net torque will be towards the back of the apparatus (clockwise as seen from the front)...
Thank you
 
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