A Rod Is Pivoted About Its Center

question 67

Multiple Choice

A rod is pivoted about its center. A 5-N force is applied 4 m from the pivot and another 5-N force is applied 2 m from the pivot, as shown. The magnitude of the total torque about the pivot (in N.m) is:

• A) 0
• B) 5
• C) 8.7
• D) 15
• E) 26

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Definitions:

Conversion Costs

Conversion costs are the combined costs of labor and overhead expenses required to convert raw materials into finished products.

Equivalent Units

Measures used in manufacturing to express the amount of work completed in terms of fully finished units during a given period.

First-in

This typically refers to the inventory valuation method "First-In, First-Out" (FIFO), which assumes the first items produced or purchased are the first ones sold.

Conversion Costs

Costs incurred during the transformation of raw materials into finished goods, typically including labor and overhead.