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Homework: Solving T1=T2 Equation - Is the Answer C?

Thread starter Scholar1
Start date Nov 7, 2015
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2 replies · 1K views · last reply Nov 8, 2015

Scholar1

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Nov 7, 2015

#1

Homework Statement

Multiple-choice physics figure with five labelled diagrams (X, A, B, C, D) of a rod of length l with forces applied, asking which has the same torque about point O as about point X; option C shows 2F at 60 degrees to the rod.

Homework Equations

T1=T2

The Attempt at a Solution

(2Fcos60)L=FL
Answer C
Is this correct?

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haruspex

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Nov 7, 2015

#2

Scholar1 said:

Answer C
Is this correct?

Yes.

ChloeYip

Nov 8, 2015

#3

You are right.
Q) Torque=Fl
A) Torque=0
B) Torque=0.25Fl
C) Torque=Fl
D) Torque=1.73Fl

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