Call each torque claim true or false

Exercise and reference answers

Questions

1. Statement is true

   No

   Statement

   Zero net force on its own guarantees a body is in equilibrium.

2. Statement is true

   Yes

   Statement

   A force applied straight at the pivot produces no torque.

3. Statement is true

   Yes

   Statement

   Pushing a door further from its hinges gives more torque.

4. Statement is true

   No

   Statement

   Torque has the same value no matter which pivot you pick.

5. Statement is true

   Yes

   Statement

   Counterclockwise torques are counted as positive by convention.

6. Statement is true

   No

   Statement

   Halving the push on a door leaves the torque unchanged.

Instructions

Tap true or false for each claim about turning forces.

Explanation