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(a)
The torque exerted by the force
(a)
Answer to Problem 18PQ
The torque exerted by the force
Explanation of Solution
Write the expression for torque.
Here,
Write general expression for
Here,
Write the general form of
Here,
Substitute equations (II) and (III) in equation (I) to get
Conclusion:
Given that
Substitute
Therefore, the torque exerted by the force
(b)
The change in answer in part (a) if the force’s
(b)
Answer to Problem 18PQ
The
Explanation of Solution
Rewrite equation (IV) to get relation between torque and component of forces.
The
It is given that
Conclusion:
Therefore, the
(c)
The change in answer in part (a) if the force’s
(c)
Answer to Problem 18PQ
If the force’s
Explanation of Solution
Rewrite equation (IV) to get relation between torque and component of forces.
The
It is given that
Conclusion:
Therefore, if the force’s
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