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Chapter8: Rotational Motion
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In the figure to the right, a force F of 50 N is
applied to a rod at a position 30 cm from an axis of
rotation A, as shown.
30 cm
a) Draw in the figure both the line of action of the
force F and its lever arm.
b) Fill out the table of torques below to indicate
the values of the lever arm and torque for the
force F. Give a sign to the torque to indicate
whether it is clockwise (-) or counterclockwise
(+).
A
F
Magnitude of Force
Lever Arm
Torque
(units?)
(units?)
(units?)
Transcribed Image Text:In the figure to the right, a force F of 50 N is applied to a rod at a position 30 cm from an axis of rotation A, as shown. 30 cm a) Draw in the figure both the line of action of the force F and its lever arm. b) Fill out the table of torques below to indicate the values of the lever arm and torque for the force F. Give a sign to the torque to indicate whether it is clockwise (-) or counterclockwise (+). A F Magnitude of Force Lever Arm Torque (units?) (units?) (units?)
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