Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 1-11823-072-8
ISBN 13: 978-1-11823-072-5

Chapter 10 - Rotation - Problems - Page 290: 48a

Answer

$ 8.436\ N.m$

Work Step by Step

Given: Length of a bicycle pedal arm is $ r = 0.152\ m$ Downward acting force $F = 111\ N$ Inclination angle $\theta = 30^{\circ}$ The magnitude of the torque is given by: $\tau = Frsin\theta$ $\tau = (111\ N)(0.152\ m) (sin30^{\circ})$ $\tau = 8.436\ N.m$
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