Question

In the following diagram, the counter-clockwise torque is equal to _____.

10 Nm
80 Nm
400 Nm
500 Nm

Answer 1

400 Nm

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

400 Nm

Step-by-step explanation:

Moments are given by multiplying force and distance

Taking moments where the pivot is locate

The counter-clockwise moment is given by 100*5= 500 Nm (It moves against the normal direction of the clock considering the pivot location)

Clockwise moments is given by 40*2= 80 Nm (Moment moves in the direction of clock considering pivot location)