The body in the figure is pivoted at O. Three forces act on it in the directions shown: FA = 8.80N at point A, 6.30 m from O; FB = 11.0 N at point B, 2.40 m from O; and Fc = 24.0 N at point C, 3.50 m from O. Taking the clockwise direction to be negative, what is the net torque about O?

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The body in the figure is pivoted at O. Three forces act on it in the directions shown: FA = 8.80 N at point A, 6.30 m from O; FB = 11.0
N at point B, 2.40 m from O; and Fc = 24.0 N at point C, 3.50 m from O. Taking the clockwise direction to be negative, what is the net
torque about O?
135 A
160°
90°
FB
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Transcribed Image Text:The body in the figure is pivoted at O. Three forces act on it in the directions shown: FA = 8.80 N at point A, 6.30 m from O; FB = 11.0 N at point B, 2.40 m from O; and Fc = 24.0 N at point C, 3.50 m from O. Taking the clockwise direction to be negative, what is the net torque about O? 135 A 160° 90° FB Number Units
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