Lever arm Achiles tendan Ae pint 36 x 10

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Figure A shows the ankle joint and the Achilles tendon attached to the heel at point P. The tendon exerts a force of magnitude F=720 N, as shown in figure B. 

Determine the torque (magnitude and direction) of this force about the ankle joint, which is located 0.036 m away from point P. 

 

Lever arm
Achiles tendon
Ankle joint
55
3.6 x 10m
(a)
(b)
Transcribed Image Text:Lever arm Achiles tendon Ankle joint 55 3.6 x 10m (a) (b)
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