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Question
What is the torque due to a force of 10 N applied perpendicularly to the end of a lever arm of length 0.5 m?
Correct Answer
Option B is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
When the force is perpendicular, the torque is calculated as τ = rF. Here, r = 0.5 m and F = 10 N, so τ = (0.5 m)(10 N) = 5 N m.
Hint
Since the force is perpendicular, use the simplified formula τ = rF.