Physics

Problem

A horizontal force directed along the positive

x

-axis is applied at the point

(0,1.2,0)

m on a gate whose hinge is at the origin. Determine the magnitude of the force that will produce a torque of

18

N m about the

z

-axis. a)

18\ \text{N}

15\ \text{N}

12\ \text{N}

30\ \text{N}