Question

The figure shows an overhead view of a uniform stick on which four forces act. Suppose we choose a rotational axis through point O, calculate the torques about that axis due to the forces, and find that these torques balance.

Will the torques balance if, instead, the rotational axis is chosen to be at (a) point A, (b) point B, or (c) point C?

(d) Suppose, instead, that we find that the torques about point O do not balance. Is there another point about which the torques will balance?

Answer 1

We need to know the angles and magnitudes of the forces

Answer 2

@Mashy