Solve the Problem $P$ For the Following Lever $| \overrightarrow { P Q } | = 5$

question 64

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-Find the magnitude of the torque in foot-pounds at point $P$ for the following lever:


$| \overrightarrow { P Q } | = 5$ in. and $| \mathbf { F } | = 20 \mathrm { lb }$

• A) \(\frac { 25 } { 24 } \sqrt { 2 } \mathrm { ft } - \mathrm { lb }\)
• B) \(\frac { 25 } { 6 } \sqrt { 2 } \mathrm { ft } - \mathrm { lb }\)
• C) \(- \frac { 25 } { 6 } \sqrt { 2 } \mathrm { ft } - \mathrm { lb }\)
• D) \(\frac { 625 } { 24 } \sqrt { 2 } \mathrm { ft } - \mathrm { lb }\)

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