A child pushes on a playground gate at a point from its hinges
PHYSICS · Multi-part · CBSE · Physics · System of Particles and Rotational Motion · System of Particles and Rotational Motion
Problem
A child pushes on a playground gate at a point 75cm from its hinges. The push is applied exactly perpendicular to the plane of the gate with a force of 25N.
(a) Convert the distance from the hinges into meters.
(b) Calculate the magnitude of the torque exerted on the gate by the child’s push. Express your answer in newton–metres.