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

Turning effects of forces — practice question

A rod is acted on by two forces, each of magnitude $F$, applied in opposite directions. Each force acts on the rod at a distance $d$ from the pivot P. What is the torque of this couple about P?

  • A$0$
  • B$F \times d$
  • C$2F \times d$
  • D$2F \times 2d$

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