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 is:
A) 0 N.m
B) 5.0 N.m
C) 8.7 N.m
D) 15 N.m
E) 26 N.m

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 is: 
A) 0 N.m 
B) 5.0 N.m 
C) 8.7 N.m 
D) 15 N.m 
E) 26 N.m

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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 is: 
A) 0 N.m 
B) 5.0 N.m 
C) 8.7 N.m 
D) 15 N.m 
E) 26 N.m

A Rod Is Pivoted About Its Center