Understanding Why No Torque is Produced at O

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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


http://postimg.org/image/tdocieaxx/

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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How is torque about a point calculated?
 

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