A force of 20 N is applied at an angle of 30 degrees to the lever arm of 1 m. What is the torque about the pivot?

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A force of 20 N is applied at an angle of 30 degrees to the lever arm of 1 m. What is the torque about the pivot?
  1. 10 Nm
  2. 17.32 Nm
  3. 20 Nm
  4. 5 Nm

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Q: A force of 20 N is applied at an angle of 30 degrees to the lever arm of 1 m. What is the torque about the pivot?
Solution: Torque = Force × Distance × sin(30°) = 20 N × 1 m × 0.5 = 10 Nm.
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