Physics (10th Edition)

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Chapter 9 - Rotational Dynamics - Focus On Concepts - Page 242: 8

Answer

c) is correct.

Work Step by Step

$F_3$ has 2 components $F_{3x}$ and $F_{3y}$. $F_{3x}$ and $F_1$ have the same magnitude but opposite direction, so $\sum F_{x}=F_{3x}-F_1=0$ Similarly, $F_{3y}$ and $F_2$ have the same magnitude but opposite direction, so $\sum F_{y}=F_{3y}-F_2=0$ Because all the net translational forces are zero, the box will not have a translational acceleration. All three forces $F_1, F_2$ and $F_3$ produce torques rotating in clockwise direction, so the torques cannot eliminate one another and $\sum\tau\ne0$. Therefore, the box will have rotational acceleration. c) is correct.
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