What Causes T2 and T3 to Have No Torque in This Picture?

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T2 and T3 do not produce any torque when referenced to the left end due to the system being in equilibrium, where the sum of torques about any point equals zero. Torque is a relative measure and requires a specific point or axis for reference. While T2 and T3 exhibit no torque about the left end, they may generate torque about other points in the system. Understanding the relationship between torque and equilibrium is crucial for analyzing mechanical systems.

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Why do T2 and T3 not produce any torque? Something to do with it being in equilibrium? Thanks.
 
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What point are you taking moments about?
 
Torque in this example has no meaning unless you reference it to a point or axis. T2 and T3 have no torque about the left end, but there may be plenty of torque abot some other point. Although this system is in equilibrium where the sum of torques about any point must sum to 0, the concept of torque about a point applies even for systems that are not in equilibrium.
 

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