Find the magnitude of the torque produced by a 4.8 N force applied to a door at a perpendicular distance of 0.43 m from the hinge. Answer in units of N · m

2.064 N. m

Explanation:

Torque: This is the force that act on a system, which tends to cause rotation or twisting. The S. I unit of Torque is N. m

Torque is represented mathematically as,

T = F*d ... Equation 1

Where T = Torque, F = Force, d = perpendicular distance.

Given: F = 4.8 N, d = 0.43 m.

Substitute into equation 1

T = 4.8*0.43

T = 2.064 N. m

Hence the Torque produced = 2.064 N. m