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The torque of the pedal in horizontal and vertical position.
Answer to Problem 15PP
The torque exerted on the pedal in horizontal position is
Explanation of Solution
Given info:
Mass of the pedal,
Distance of the pedal from the center of the ring,
Angle for the horizontal position of the pedal,
Angle for the vertical position of the pedal,
Formula Used:
The expression for torque exerted on the pedal in horizontal position is,
The expression for torque exerted on the pedal in vertical position is,
Calculation:
Substitute the values in the above expression (1).
Substitute the values in the above expression (2).
Thus, the torque exerted on the pedal in horizontal position is
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