What is the Approximate Torque on a Baseball Bat Held Horizontally?

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The discussion centers on calculating the torque exerted on a horizontally held baseball bat, using the formula for torque, which is the product of the lever arm and force. The player holds the bat at the end of the handle, with the pivot point at their hands. The correct approach involves recognizing that the center of mass of the uniform bat is at its midpoint, leading to the torque calculation being (lmg)/2. The initial incorrect attempts included using lmg and lm-g, which were not valid. Understanding the distribution of mass and the pivot point is crucial for solving the problem accurately.
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Homework Statement


A baseball player holds a bat at the end of the handle. If the bat is held horizontally, what is the approximate torque due to the force of gravity on the bat, with a pivot point at the batter's hands? Assume that the the bat is uniform. Use L for length of the bat, m for mass and g for acceleration due to gravity.


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t=d(lever arm)F

The Attempt at a Solution


I thought it was just lmg and that was wrong so I tried lm-g and that was wrong as well so I don't know what I'm doing wrong. Any help would be appreciated!
 
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I got it (lmg)/2 :)
 

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