Two forces act on a rod hinged at point P. F1 = 45 N is at a distance of 75cm  and makes an angle of 40°. F2 = 45N is at a distance of 55 cm  and is perpendicular to the rod. What is the net torque on the rod? in N*m

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Two forces act on a rod hinged at point P. F= 45 N is at a distance of 75cm  and makes an angle of 40°. F= 45N is at a distance of 55 cm  and is perpendicular to the rod.

What is the net torque on the rod? in N*m

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