A bank vault is opened by applying a force of 300 N perpendicular to the plane of the door,1.2 m from the hinges.Find the torque due to this force about an axis through the hinges.
A) 180 N·m
B) 240 N·m
C) 300 N·m
D) 360 N·m

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Torque is calculated as the product of force and the perpendicular distance from the axis of rotation. Here, Torque = 300 N * 1.2 m = 360 N·m.

A Bank Vault Is Opened by Applying a Force of 300