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The magnitude of net torque – problems and solutions

1. A force P being applied to one end of a beam with length of 2 m. What is the magnitude of the torque
? The axis of rotation at point A.

Known :
Force (F) = 10 N
Lenght of AB (rAB) = 2 m
Force F is perpendicular to the beam.
The lever arm (l) = rAB sin 90o = (2 m)(1) = 2 m

Wanted : The torque about the axis of rotation

Solution :
The torque :
τ = F l = (10 N)(2 m) = 20 N m
The plus sign because the beam rotates counterclockwise rotation.

2. The length of a beam AB is 2 m and the magnitude of force F is 10 N. What is the magnitude of the
torque ? The axis of rotation at point A.

Known :
Force (F) = 10 N
Length of AB (rAB) = 2 m
The lever arm (l) = rAB sin 60o = (2 m)(0.5√3) = √3 m
Wanted : The torque about the axis of rotation
Solution :
The torque :
τ = F l = (10 N)(√3 m) = 10√3 N m
The plus sign because the force F causes the beam rotates counterclockwise rotation.

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