A force acts perpendicularly on a door wide

PHYSICS · Single correct · A Level · Physics · Mechanics and materials · Mechanics and materials

Problem

A 40 N40\,\text{N} force acts perpendicularly on a door 0.25 m0.25\,\text{m} wide. Calculate the torque produced about the hinges. (a) 6.25 N m6.25\,\text{N m} (b) 160 N m160\,\text{N m} (c) 10 N m10\,\text{N m} (d) 0 N m0\,\text{N m}

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