In the figure above, 4 forces of equal magnitude act on a uniform thin metal plate. The plate has a hinge (pivot) set up at one corner as shown. Rank the four forces in order, from the least amount of torque to the greatest amount of torque generated about the pivot point.

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In the figure above, 4 forces of equal magnitude act on a uniform thin metal plate.
The plate has a hinge (pivot) set up at one corner as shown.
Rank the four forces in order, from the least amount of torque to the greatest
amount of torque generated about the pivot point.
Note: Dashed lines are merely drawing aids.
F3, F2, F1, F4
F3, F1, F2, F4
F4, F3, F2, F1
F2, F1, F3, F4
F4, F3, F1, F2
Transcribed Image Text:FA b b Pivot F, In the figure above, 4 forces of equal magnitude act on a uniform thin metal plate. The plate has a hinge (pivot) set up at one corner as shown. Rank the four forces in order, from the least amount of torque to the greatest amount of torque generated about the pivot point. Note: Dashed lines are merely drawing aids. F3, F2, F1, F4 F3, F1, F2, F4 F4, F3, F2, F1 F2, F1, F3, F4 F4, F3, F1, F2
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