How do clockwise and counterclockwise torques compare when a system is balanced?
The comparison between the clockwise and counterclockwise torques when a system is balanced.
Answer to Problem 3A
They must be equal in magnitude for the given condition.
Explanation of Solution
Introduction:
The torque acting about an axis of rotation due to the force
Where,
Now, when a system is balanced, it means that no torque act on a system. Hence, the clockwise and the counterclockwise torque must cancel each other, and thereby they should be equal in magnitude.
Conclusion:
Hence, the clockwise and counterclockwise torque acting on a system must be equal in magnitude if the system is balanced.
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