If a force of 15 N is applied at an angle of 30 degrees to the lever arm of length 1.5 m, what is the torque about the pivot?

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If a force of 15 N is applied at an angle of 30 degrees to the lever arm of length 1.5 m, what is the torque about the pivot?
  1. 3.75 Nm
  2. 7.5 Nm
  3. 11.25 Nm
  4. 12.99 Nm

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Q: If a force of 15 N is applied at an angle of 30 degrees to the lever arm of length 1.5 m, what is the torque about the pivot?
Solution: Torque (τ) = F × r × sin(θ) = 15 N × 1.5 m × sin(30°) = 15 × 1.5 × 0.5 = 11.25 Nm.
Steps: 8

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