Problem C) A square plate (4 meters on each side) is fixed from a pivot point and can rotate around this point as shown below. Each of the three forces are applied perpendicular to their respective side. Find the total torque applied by the given forces and state which direction the plate will rotate (clockwise or counter-clockwise). Pivot Point 3m 4 m F, = 3N 1m 2 m 1m F, = 1N F3 = 5N 2 m 3m

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Problem C) A square plate (4 meters on each side) is fixed from a pivot point and can rotate around this
point as shown below. Each of the three forces are applied perpendicular to their respective side. Find
the total torque applied by the given forces and state which direction the plate will rotate (clockwise or
counter-clockwise).
Pivot Point
3m
4 m
F, = 3N
1m
2 m
1m
F2 = 1N,
F3 = 5N
2 m
3m
Transcribed Image Text:Problem C) A square plate (4 meters on each side) is fixed from a pivot point and can rotate around this point as shown below. Each of the three forces are applied perpendicular to their respective side. Find the total torque applied by the given forces and state which direction the plate will rotate (clockwise or counter-clockwise). Pivot Point 3m 4 m F, = 3N 1m 2 m 1m F2 = 1N, F3 = 5N 2 m 3m
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