Torque of human arm when bending

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To find the respective torque that is need to bend the the arm at 180 degrees, 90 degrees and 30 degrees. The arm is not holding anything.

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τ=rFsinθ

total arm weight =3.35kg
upper arm length =19cm
forearm length =28cm
 
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