Torque

Practice Questions

AP Physics 1 › Torque

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Terry is pushing a vertical lever that is attached to the floor, and he pushes above the point of rotation. If he pushes with a force of at an angle of from the ground, what is the magnitude of torque that he is applying to the lever's hinge?

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A symmetrical rectangle (, ) has four forces, all of the same magnitude, pulling at each corner as shown in the picture. Which of the following statements is true?

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A simple pendulum with length with a block of mass attached to one end is initially at rest in the horizontal position. At time , the pendulum is released and allowed to rotate freely. What is the torque torque applied on the pendulum at ?

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Two masses hang below a massless meter stick. Mass 1 is located at the 10cm mark with a weight of 15kg, while mass 2 is located at the 60cm mark with a weight of 30kg. At what point in between the two masses must the string be attached in order to balance the system?

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Marc, Paul, and David all apply forces to a pendulum consisting of a rigid rod. Marc applies a force a distance from the pivot. If David applies a force of a distance from the pivot in the same direction as Marc, how much force must Paul apply in the opposite direction a distance of from the pivot if he is to make the sum of the torques about the pivot equal zero? Assume all three apply forces perpendicular to the rod.

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of force is applied perpendicular to a wrench. Calculate the torque generated.

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A bolt connecting the main and rear frame of a mountain bike requires a torque of to tighten. If you are capable of applying of force to a wrench in any given direction, what is the minimum length of the wrench that will result in the required torque?

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A 3m beam of negligible weight is balancing in equilibrium with a fulcrum placed 1m from it's left end. If a force of 50N is applied on it's right end, how much force would needs to be applied to the left end?

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There is a weight to the left the center of a seesaw. What distance from the center on the right side of the seesaw should Bob sit so that the seesaw is balanced?

Bob's mass is

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Michael just created a large square pinwheel. He attaches his pinwheel to a pivot screw in the middle of the square (side = ) allowing it to spin in the wind. However, when he brings it outside, the pinwheel doesn't move. Frustrated, Michael gives the bottom corner a flick (). What is the torque of the force provided?

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