A Rod Is Pivoted About Its Center

question 51

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 is:

• A) 0 N.m
• B) 5.0 N.m
• C) 8.7 N.m
• D) 15 N.m
• E) 26 N.m

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