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

Turning effects of forces — practice question

A car driver exerts two parallel forces on a steering wheel, as illustrated. Each force has a magnitude of $15\,\text{N}$ and acts in the direction shown. The steering wheel has a diameter of $0.40\,\text{m}$. What is the torque exerted on the steering wheel?

  • A$1.3\,\text{N m}$
  • B$2.5\,\text{N m}$
  • C$2.7\,\text{N m}$
  • D$5.4\,\text{N m}$

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