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jayayo
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Homework Statement
Two 59.9N forces are applied in opposite directions to the 28.3cm long figure shown. If the angle θ = 29.6°, what is the net torque about the center of mass?
https://loncapa.physics.mcmaster.ca/enc/57/e175e7955c9fbe9618cfad45ea8ac77518fe77da941b3d81f2ec13253475e5b47f4b6f4ee2fd3fcaccec028dd206d1f1f6af315c50f34af8819d09fd59b32077424b5007996cb661.png
Same question as this:https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=413599 (Not my question, but same picture just different numbers)
But it was unresolved?
Homework Equations
torque = force * radius * sin theta
The Attempt at a Solution
Got net torque = torque of force 1 + torque of force 2
torque 1= 0.283*59.9*sin 119.6
torque 2= - 0.283*59.9*sin 119.6
net torque = 0
my answer is wrong and I have no clue why. :(
assistance and guidance will be greatly appreciated.
Thank you!
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