MDCAT Physics MCQ #3684

A 10 N force is applied at the end of a 2 m long lever arm at an angle of 30 degrees to the arm. Find the torque.

MDCAT Physics MCQ #3684

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A 10 N force is applied at the end of a 2 m long lever arm at an angle of 30 degrees to the arm. Find the torque.

    • A) 17.3 Nm
    • B) 10.0 Nm
    • C) 20.0 Nm
    • D) 5.0 Nm

    Answer: 10.0 Nm

    Explanation: Torque is rF sin(theta), so 2m * 10N * sin(30) = 10 Nm. Option A fails because it uses cosine instead of sine.