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

Turning effects of forces — practice question

The diagram illustrates two pairs of parallel forces, X and Y. Which statement is correct?

  • AX is equivalent to a clockwise torque of $10\ \text{N m}$ and a force of $20\ \text{N}$ to the left.
  • BX is equivalent to a clockwise torque of $20\ \text{N m}$ only.
  • CY is equivalent to an anticlockwise torque of $30\ \text{N m}$ and a force of $20\ \text{N}$ to the left.
  • DY is equivalent to an anticlockwise torque of $30\ \text{N m}$ only.

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