A rigid body is pivoted about point 
. Four coplanar forces, each of magnitude 
, act on the body, as shown in the figure. Select the correct statement.
A
Torque produced by 
is maximum and clockwise.
is maximum and clockwise. B
Torque produced by 
is maximum and clockwise.
is maximum and clockwise. C
Torque produced by 
is maximum and clockwise.
is maximum and clockwise. D
Torque produced by 
is maximum and clockwise.
is maximum and clockwise.
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
, so torque due to 
and 
is clockwise, and due to 
, torque is counter clockwise.
Maximum torque is experienced for 
because 
.
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