If a force of 15 N is applied at an angle of 30 degrees to the lever arm of length 1 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 m, what is the torque about the pivot?
  1. 7.5 Nm
  2. 15 Nm
  3. 12.99 Nm
  4. 10 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 m, what is the torque about the pivot?
Solution: Torque (τ) = F × r × sin(θ) = 15 N × 1 m × sin(30°) = 15 N × 1 m × 0.5 = 7.5 Nm.
Steps: 8

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