A Bank Vault Is Opened by Applying a Force of 140

question 70

Multiple Choice

A bank vault is opened by applying a force of 140 N perpendicular to the plane of the door,1.20 m from the hinges.Find the torque due to this force about an axis through the hinges.

• A)117 N·m
• B)308 N·m
• C)140 N·m
• D)168 N·m
• E)154 N·m

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