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Homework Statement
A 4m long, 500 kg steel beam extends horizontally from the point where it has been bolted to the framework of a new building under construction. A 70kg construction worker stands at the far end of the beam
Homework Equations
What is the magnitude of the torque about the point where the beam is bolted into place?
The Attempt at a Solution
i thought about using (Absolute torque)=d1F+d2F=(d1+d2)F=lF (l=the distance between the lines of action person to beam)
but i have doubts that is the right one, any help is appreciated