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PHY 101 PHY 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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A force of 180 N is applied tangential to a solid aluminium disk of radius 0.3 m. If the mass of the disk is 40 kg, calculate the torque exerted.
Options
A 4.5 Nm
B 12 Nm
C 133 Nm
D 54 Nm
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Torque τ = F × r = 180 × 0.3 = 54 Nm.

Hint

τ = F × r for force perpendicular to radius.

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