The Diagrams Above Show the Application of a Force to a Level

question 84

Multiple Choice

The diagrams above show the application of a force to a level arm. Which diagram has the largest (magnitude) torque about the hinge?

• A) a
• B) b
• C) c
• D) they are the same
• E) unable to determine

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