A Rod Is Pivoted About Its Center

question 100

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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