8. A massless strut is in deep space, being held at the right-side end by the pinched fingers of an alien. A force of 10.0 N is applied to the strut with a 30° angle at a position 2.0 m to the left of the alien's fingers. A second force, 6.0 N at 110°, is applied 3.0 m beyond the position of the first force. Determine the net torque about the pivot provided by the alien. Use the FOR wherein + torque is counterclockwise. + 7.7 Nm -38.2 Nm +1.9 Nm -86.3 Nm A. B. C. D.

8. A massless strut is in deep space, being held at the right-side end by the pinched fingers of an alien. A force of 10.0 N is applied to the strut with a 30° angle at a position 2.0 m to the left of the alien's fingers. A second force, 6.0 N at 110°, is applied 3.0 m beyond the position of the first force. Determine the net torque about the pivot provided by the alien. Use the FOR wherein + torque is counterclockwise. + 7.7 Nm -38.2 Nm +1.9 Nm -86.3 Nm A. B. C. D.

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Chapter9: Statics And Torque

Section: Chapter Questions

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