Solve the Problem $\text { Find the magnitude of the torque in foot-pounds at point } P \text { for the following lever: }$

question 152

Multiple Choice

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

$|\overrightarrow{P Q}|=6 \text { in. and }|F|=10 \mathrm{lb}$

• A) 6.76 ft-lb
• B) 4.53 ft-lb
• C) 2.11 ft-lb
• D) 60 ft-lb

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