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

Turning effects of forces — practice question

A ruler of length $0.30\,\text{m}$ is supported at its midpoint. Forces of equal size, $2.0\,\text{N}$, act in opposite directions at the two ends of the ruler, producing a couple as shown. What is the magnitude of the torque of the couple on the ruler in the position shown?

  • A$0.23\,\text{N m}$
  • B$0.39\,\text{N m}$
  • C$0.46\,\text{N m}$
  • D$0.60\,\text{N m}$

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