Torque Question: Solve for (D)

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In summary, torque is a measure of the force that can cause an object to rotate around an axis, calculated by multiplying the force applied to an object by the distance from the axis of rotation. The unit of measurement for torque is newton-meters (Nm) in the metric system and foot-pounds (ft-lb) in the imperial system. The equation for torque is T = F x D, where T is torque, F is force, and D is the distance from the axis of rotation. It is directly proportional to angular acceleration, meaning that as torque increases, so does angular acceleration, and vice versa.
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I know that the problem involves using the toque=rFsin(theta) equation, as well as trig to break up the x and y components, but I'm having a real hard time setting up the equations to solve part (D).
 
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If you set up / solved parts (a), (b) and (c) correctly, part (d) is similar to (c). Have you?
 

1. What is torque?

Torque is a measure of the force that can cause an object to rotate around an axis.

2. How is torque calculated?

Torque is calculated by multiplying the force applied to an object by the distance from the axis of rotation.

3. What is the unit of measurement for torque?

The unit of measurement for torque is newton-meters (Nm) in the metric system and foot-pounds (ft-lb) in the imperial system.

4. What is the equation for torque?

The equation for torque is T = F x D, where T is torque, F is force, and D is the distance from the axis of rotation.

5. How is torque related to angular acceleration?

Torque and angular acceleration are directly proportional. This means that as torque increases, so does angular acceleration, and vice versa.

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