Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Turning effects of forces

Turning effects of forces — practice question

A rectangular book of weight $W$ and uniform thickness is held in a vertical plane with its longer sides arranged vertically. Which expression gives the approximate torque produced by the hand on the book?

  • A$\frac{Wa}{2}$ clockwise
  • B$\frac{Wb}{2}$ anticlockwise
  • C$Wa$ clockwise
  • D$Wb$ anticlockwise

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