The drawing below shows two forces acting on a rigid beam. The blue dot is the center of mass of the beam. The forces (red arrows) are equal in magnitude. Consider the net force on the beam and net torque about its center. Which of the following statements are true? Check ALL that apply. The net force is zero. The net force is not zero. The net torque is zero. O The net torque is not zero.

The drawing below shows two forces acting on a rigid beam. The blue dot is the center of mass of the beam. The forces (red arrows) are equal in magnitude. Consider the net force on the beam and net torque about its center. Which of the following statements are true? Check ALL that apply. The net force is zero. The net force is not zero. The net torque is zero. O The net torque is not zero.

Principles of Physics: A Calculus-Based Text

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Chapter10: Rotational Motion

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Problem 5OQ: Assume a single 300-N force is exerted on a bicycle frame as shown in Figure OQ10.5. Consider the...

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