Physics (AS & A Level) · May / June 2025 · Paper 12 · Question 17
The diagram shows a couple. How is the torque of the couple calculated?
- A1/2 × perpendicular distance between the forces × magnitude of one of the forces
- Bperpendicular distance between the forces × magnitude of one of the forces
- Cperpendicular distance between the forces × magnitude of the sum of the forces
- D2 × perpendicular distance between the forces × magnitude of one of the forces
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Correct answer: B. perpendicular distance between the forces × magnitude of one of the forces
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