Undergrad Question regarding finding the magnitude of Torque

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The discussion focuses on calculating the torque of a system with two masses attached to a rod, which is rotating at an angle θ from the vertical. The key point raised is the definition of the vector r, which is the distance from the pivot point to the mass. The thread was closed for moderation, emphasizing that schoolwork-related questions should be posted in designated Homework Help forums. Additionally, users are reminded to attach images directly rather than using temporary links. The conversation highlights the importance of proper forum etiquette and guidelines for posting academic questions.
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This is the question ,now there are two ways to approach this .

1)Using the formula τ=r×F .
2)Finding L and differentiating it.

Now I approached the problem with the first method .

Since the mass is moving along a circle of radius rsinθ,the centripetal force is F=mrsinθω² ....(1)

https://imgur.com/a/nZogpVO. ...(A)

Here r is the vector from the centre of rod (which is stationery ) to the mass .

Angle between r and F is 90°+θ .

Therefore Torque τ is rFsin(90+
Question regarding finding the magnitude of Torque of a system of two masses attached to a rod rotating at angle of θ degrees with respect to a vertical
 
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What are you considering r to be?

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The vector from point through which the rod is rotating to the mass .

I have drawn r Vector in second image .
 
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