What is the Torque on a Hinged Door with a 30 N Force at 1.5 m Distance?

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Start date Aug 28, 2005
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A force of 30 N is applied perpendicularly to a hinged door at a distance of 1.5 m from the hinge. The torque on the door can be calculated using the formula: torque equals force multiplied by the perpendicular distance from the hinge. In this case, the torque is 30 N multiplied by 1.5 m, resulting in a torque of 45 N·m. This calculation illustrates how torque is directly influenced by both the magnitude of the force and the distance from the pivot point. Understanding this concept is essential for analyzing the mechanics of hinged doors.

Aug 28, 2005

erinbrattin

a force of 30 n is applied perpeddicularly to the face of a hinge door at a distance of 1.5 m from the hinge of the door. find the torque on the door about it's hinge

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Aug 28, 2005

Nenad

The torque created about an axle or a ploint is the force times the perpendicular distance from the axle to the point of force.

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Nenad

Aug 28, 2005

erinbrattin

thank you!

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