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Physics (AS & A Level) · Oct / Nov 2017 · Paper 13 · Question 12

9702Turning effects of forces

Two forces, each of magnitude F, act along the edges of a rectangular metal plate, as shown. The plate has length a and width b. What is the torque about point P?

  1. AFa
  2. BFb
  3. C2Fa
  4. D2Fb

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Correct answer: B. Fb

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