Choose the equation that best describes the net torque about point P (a point on the end of the beam) on the 1.5m long uniform beam shown in the figure. Point C indicates the location of the center of mass.
58 N
71 N
45°
26°
48 N
Sign convention: CCW = positive. (A positive net torque would cause a counter-clockwise (CCW) rotational acceleration).
[Reminder: The magnitude of a torque due to a force F about a pivot point is determined by |τ| = |rxF| = rFsinθ.]
τnet = (1.5)(58)sin(73°) - (0.75)(71)sin(45°) - (1.5)(48)sin(26°)
τnet = (1.5)(58)sin(73°) - (0.75)(71)sin(45°)
τnet = (1.5)(58)sin(73°) - (0.75)(71)sin(45°) - (0.75)(48)sin(26°)