Jane Says That the Magnitude of the Torque Exerted by a Force

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Essay

Jane says that the magnitude of the torque exerted by a force of magnitude F is equal to the perpendicular distance from the axis of rotation r_⊥ multiplied by F, while Jason insists that it is equal to the distance from the axis of rotation r multiplied by the magnitude of the perpendicular component of the force, F_⊥. Who is right?

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Foreign Investment

Investment in domestic companies and assets of another country by a foreign investor, aiming to gain returns.