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A-LevelPhysicsForces, density and pressure9702/12 · May/June 2018 · Q141 Mark

Two forces, each of magnitude F, act in opposite directions on a rod. [Diagram] Each force acts on the rod at a distance d from the pivot P. What is the torque of this couple about P?

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BF × d
C2F × d
D2F × 2d

✓ Correct answer

C: 2F × d

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Forces, density and pressure, A-Level Physics (syllabus 9702). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source
A-Level Physics, May/June 2018 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 14.

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