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manofmanyquestions64 asked in Science & MathematicsMathematics · 9 years ago

Find the Magnitude of the Torque (Newtons and Meters) Calc 3?

A pump handle has a pivot at (0,0,0) and extends to the point P(5,0,-5). A force of <2,0,-10> is applied to P. Find the magnitude of the torque

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  • Cal65
    Lv 5
    9 years ago
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    || r x F||

    cross product.

    + - +

    i j k

    5 0 -5

    2 0 -10

    = -40j

    magnitude of that is 40.

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