A vault is opened by applying a force of 300 N perpendicular to the plane of the door,0.80 m from the hinges.Find the torque due to this force about an axis through the hinges.
A)120 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 * 0.80 m = 240 Nm.

A Vault Is Opened by Applying a Force of 300