The 5.0 kg, uniform, horizontal rod is seen from the side. What is the gravitational torque about its center of gravity? Use g = 10 m/s2. (Clearly draw the free-body diagram with the pivot, force, and r.) 25 cm Answers: 75 cm 12.5 N-m -12.5 N-m 25 N·m -25 N-m 75 N.m -75 N-m 50 N-m -50 N-m 0 none of the above

The 5.0 kg, uniform, horizontal rod is seen from the side. What is the gravitational torque about its center of gravity? Use g = 10 m/s2. (Clearly draw the free-body diagram with the pivot, force, and r.) 25 cm Answers: 75 cm 12.5 N-m -12.5 N-m 25 N·m -25 N-m 75 N.m -75 N-m 50 N-m -50 N-m 0 none of the above

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Chapter10: Rotational Motion And Angular Momentum

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