Both pictures in the discussion demonstrate the same torque, confirmed by applying the torque formula \( t = rF \). The key factor is that only the component of force perpendicular to the lever arm length \( L \) contributes to the torque about point A. Since the perpendicular components of force are identical in both scenarios, the moments are indeed the same. This conclusion is supported by the right-hand rule for determining torque direction.
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Yep. Only the component of force perpendicular to the length L contributes to the torque about point A. The perpendicular component is the same in both cases.NoobeAtPhysics said: