Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 10 - Rotation - Questions - Page 286: 5b

Answer

The force $F_1$ tends to rotate the disk clockwise.

Work Step by Step

We can write a general expression for the torque: $\tau = r \times F$ $r$ is the displacement vector from the axis of rotation to the point where the force is applied $F$ is the force vector By the right hand rule, $r \times F_1$ is into the page. By the right hand rule, the force $F_1$ tends to rotate the disk clockwise.
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