COMEDK2024PhysicsRotational Motion
O is the centre of an equilateral triangle A B C . F₁, F₂ and F₃ are three forces acting along the sides A B, B C and A C as shown in figure. What should be the magnitude of F₃ , so that the total torque about O is zero?
Options
- A(F₁+F₂ ) 2
- B(F₁-F₂ )
- C(F₁+F₂ )
- D2 (F₁+F₂ )
Correct answer
C. (F₁+F₂ )
Step-by-step solution
For total torque about O to be zero, array rlrl & & F₁ r+F₂ r-F₃ r & =0 & F₃ & =F₁+F₂ array