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Homework Statement
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Why does the force system produce no torque about O
don't mg and N produce a torque about O?
Homework Equations
The Attempt at a Solution
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princejan7 said:Homework Statement
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Why does the force system produce no torque about O
don't mg and N produce a torque about O?
Homework Equations
The Attempt at a Solution
Torque is a measure of the twisting force on an object. It is important because it helps us understand how forces act on objects and how they can cause rotational motion.
No torque is produced at point O because it is the point where the force and the radius vector (the distance from the point of rotation to the point where the force is applied) are perpendicular to each other. This means that the force does not cause any rotation around point O.
The direction of the force affects torque by determining whether the torque is positive or negative. A force applied in the same direction as the radius vector will result in a positive torque, while a force applied in the opposite direction will result in a negative torque.
Yes, torque can be zero at any point where the force and the radius vector are perpendicular to each other. This can happen at multiple points, depending on the direction of the force and the shape of the object.
To increase torque at point O, we can either increase the force applied or increase the distance from the point of rotation to the point where the force is applied. Both of these actions will result in a larger torque around point O.