Two forces F1 and ~F2 act along the sides of an equilateral triangle as shown in the figure. Point O is at the intersection of the altitudes of the triangle. Find a third force, F3 to be applied at B that will make the total torque zero about the point O. Will the total torque change if F3 is applied not at B but at any other point along BC?

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Two forces F1 and ~F2 act along the sides of an equilateral triangle as shown in the figure. Point O is at the intersection of the altitudes of the triangle. Find a third force, F3 to be applied at B that will make the total torque zero about the point O. Will the total torque change if F3 is applied not at B but at any other point along BC? 

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