A beam has 10 N downward at 2 m left and 5 N downward at 4 m right of a pivot. What is net torque?
ANo net torque
B20 N m rightward
C40 N m rightward
D10 N m leftward
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. No net torque
The opposing moments are both 20 N m, so their resultant is zero.
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