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

Turning effects of forces — practice question

The diagram depicts a couple. How is the torque of the couple found?

  • A$\frac{1}{2} \times$ perpendicular distance between the forces $\times$ magnitude of one of the forces
  • Bperpendicular distance between the forces $\times$ magnitude of one of the forces
  • Cperpendicular distance between the forces $\times$ magnitude of the sum of the forces
  • D$2 \times$ perpendicular distance between the forces $\times$ magnitude of one of the forces

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