A Two-Dimensional Object Placed in the Xy-Plane Has Three Forces

question 76

Multiple Choice

A two-dimensional object placed in the xy-plane has three forces acting on it: a force of 3.0 N along the x-axis acting at a point (3 m, 4 m) ; A force of 2.0 N along the y-axis acting at (-2 m, 5 m) ; and a force of 5 N in the negative x direction acting at (-2 m, -3 m) . What is the net torque about the point (-1 m, 1 m) ?

• A)7 N m counterclockwise
• B)23 N m clockwise
• C)3 N m counterclockwise
• D)31 N m clockwise
• E)7 N m clockwise

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