If two equal and opposite forces are applied at the ends of a lever arm, what is the net torque about the center?

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If two equal and opposite forces are applied at the ends of a lever arm, what is the net torque about the center?
  1. Zero
  2. Equal to the force
  3. Depends on the distance
  4. Twice the force

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Q: If two equal and opposite forces are applied at the ends of a lever arm, what is the net torque about the center?
Solution: The net torque is zero because the forces are equal and opposite, producing no rotational effect.
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