A door is pushed at its edge with a force of 20 N. If the width of the door is 0.8 m, what is the torque about the hinges?

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A door is pushed at its edge with a force of 20 N. If the width of the door is 0.8 m, what is the torque about the hinges?
  1. 8 Nm
  2. 10 Nm
  3. 16 Nm
  4. 20 Nm

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Q: A door is pushed at its edge with a force of 20 N. If the width of the door is 0.8 m, what is the torque about the hinges?
Solution: Torque (τ) = Force (F) × Distance (r) = 20 N × 0.8 m = 16 Nm.
Steps: 6

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