Two perpendicular forces and act at positions and

PHYSICS · Subjective · CBSE · Physics · System of Particles and Rotational Motion · System of Particles and Rotational Motion

Problem

Two perpendicular forces

F_1

and

F_2

act at positions

a

and

b

, respectively, measured from the left end of a uniform meterstick. Derive an algebraic expression for the position

x

(from the left end) of a pivot along the stick that makes the net torque from these two forces equal to zero.