Torque Calculation on Disk · PhysicsBowl 2007 #41

Physics · mechanics

Problem

For the diagram shown, what is the magnitude of the torque from the applied force as measured from the center of the disk? [Figure: Force applied to disk at angle] (a) Fd sin 30° (b) Fd tan 30° (c) Fd sin 90° (d) Fd sin 120° (e) Fd cos 120°

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