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 (in N.m) is:
A) 0
B) 5
C) 8.7
D) 15
E) 26

Question

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 (in N.m) is: 
A) 0 
B) 5 
C) 8.7 
D) 15 
E) 26

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The Answer of 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 (in N.m) is: 
A) 0 
B) 5 
C) 8.7 
D) 15 
E) 26

A Rod Is Pivoted About Its Center