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

Turning effects of forces — practice question

A flat metal disc has radius $R$. Forces with magnitude $F$ act tangentially at the disc's edge. These forces lie in the plane of the disc. Which arrangement of forces produces only a torque of magnitude $2FR$?

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