A square shop sign of uniform density has mass 2.4 kg and sides of length 0.86 m. The sign is supported by a hinge along its top edge. There is friction in the hinge so that the sign hangs from it in equilibrium at an angle of 15° to the vertical, as shown. [Diagram shows a sign hinged at the top, hanging at 15° to the vertical, with length 0.86 m shown.] What is the moment about the hinge of the weight of the sign?
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