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On a fixed beam, which force induces a counterclockwise torque

Physics Asked by zokilokipoki on December 7, 2020

Given this situation ($P$ is the point where the beam is fixed), which force induces a torque that is counterclockwise?

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I want to use that : $ boldsymbol{tau} = textbf{r} times textbf{F}$ , however what does counter clockwise torque mean? Intuitionally it would seem that $F_2$ would turn the beam around its own axis (counter clockwise) but so would $F_3$ and $F_5$.

So my question actually is: what does counter clockwise torque mean in the context of this exercise?

Any hints are greatly appreciated.

One Answer

Counter-clockwise means anti clockwise direction.

So this question is asking which force will rotate the rod in anti clockwise direction. enter image description here

Correct answer by Dirichlet on December 7, 2020

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