Two Equal Forces Are Applied to a Door

question 60

Multiple Choice

Two equal forces are applied to a door. The first force is applied at the midpoint of the door; the second force is applied at the doorknob. Both forces are applied perpendicular to the door. Which force exerts the greater torque?

• A)the first at the midpoint
• B)the second at the doorknob
• C)both exert equal non-zero torques
• D)both exert zero torques
• E)additional information is needed

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