AP Physics 1· difficulty 2/5
A student applies a force at the rim of a wheel of radius to produce clockwise torque. A second force of is applied tangentially at the rim counterclockwise. Is the wheel in rotational equilibrium?
No — the counterclockwise torque wins.
No — the clockwise torque wins.
Cannot tell without the wheel's mass.
Yes — both torques are equal.
Explanation
CCW torque: > CW. Net torque is counterclockwise, so not in equilibrium.
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