Question

What is the clockwise torque on the following lever?

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5.0 Nm
125 Nm
250 Nm
0.0 Nm

Answer 1

@Wolverine32 would you help me please?

Answer 2

sure

Answer 3

im geting 240 let me try something else hold on

Answer 4

OK :)

Answer 5

man this hard sorry im stuck i want to guess 5.0 or 250 but i dont know ask someone dont wna u to get it wrong

Answer 6

Np thanks :)

Answer 7

I'm afraid and the answers are wrong.

Answer 8

if it is asking for the clockwise torque only it should be the one you get using \(F=25N\) applied at \(5m\) of the pivot, so it gives: \(25N\times 5m =125Nm\)

Answer 9

Now I understand, Thanks @Greg_D :))
I assumed the question was "What is the clockwise NET torque on the following lever?" (ie: counting clockwise as positive)

Now, @LmL, if you have understood Greg's answer, you should be able to answer these new questions:
- What is the anti-clockwise torque on the lever?
- What is the net torque on the lever?