Rank Magnitude of Torque for Forces A-F on Wrench

  • Thread starter Thread starter makeAwish
  • Start date Start date
  • Tags Tags
    Magnitude Torque
Click For Summary
SUMMARY

The discussion focuses on ranking the torque magnitudes produced by six equal forces (A-F) acting on a wrench, specifically about an axis centered on the bolt. The user ranks the forces as D, (B, E), (A, F), and C, concluding that force C generates zero torque due to its alignment along the wrench's axis. The user also contemplates the necessity of knowing the angles between the position vector (r) and the forces (F) to determine a definitive ranking.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of torque and its calculation using the formula τ = r × F
  • Familiarity with vector components and their roles in physics
  • Knowledge of the concept of moment arms in rotational dynamics
  • Basic principles of equilibrium in mechanics
NEXT STEPS
  • Study the calculation of torque using different angles between force and position vector
  • Learn about the significance of moment arms in torque generation
  • Explore the effects of force direction on torque in rotational systems
  • Investigate the principles of static equilibrium and how they apply to wrenches
USEFUL FOR

Students in physics or engineering, particularly those studying mechanics, as well as educators seeking to clarify concepts related to torque and rotational dynamics.

makeAwish
Messages
128
Reaction score
0
Homework Statement

The wrench in the figure has six forces of equal magnitude acting on it. Rank these forces (A through F) on the basis of the magnitude of the torque they apply to the wrench, measured about an axis centered on the bolt. Rank from largest to smallest.


The attempt at a solution

I've tried from largest: D, (B, E) (A, F), C

where bracket up means same rank.

Force C is along the axis of wrench so its torque is zero, am i right?


Or the ranking cannot be determined cos we don't know the angles between the r and F ?
 

Attachments

  • figure.jpg
    figure.jpg
    5.4 KB · Views: 748
Last edited:
Physics news on Phys.org
hmm. i think i know how to solve..
 
Last edited:

Similar threads

How Do You Calculate Torque on a Wrench?
  • · Replies 4 ·
Replies
4
Views
4K
Finding the Force on a bolt from a wrench
  • · Replies 7 ·
Replies
7
Views
3K
Rank Torque Magnitudes of 6 Forces on Door
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
14K
Static equilibrium | Uniform sphere on incline | Determining friction
  • · Replies 43 ·
2
Replies
43
Views
2K
Where on a rigid body is a resultant force applied?
  • · Replies 11 ·
Replies
11
Views
2K
High School Non-physicist needs your help torquing a nut!
  • · Replies 9 ·
Replies
9
Views
1K
Three equal forces applied to a rectangle, find net torque direction?
  • · Replies 30 ·
2
Replies
30
Views
4K
How to calculate the magnitudes of three forces around a hexagon
  • · Replies 17 ·
Replies
17
Views
3K
Torque about an accelerating point
  • · Replies 5 ·
Replies
5
Views
3K
Statics problem on the resolution of forces
  • · Replies 18 ·
Replies
18
Views
2K