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AP Physics 1
5.3 Torque
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A beam of length L supported by a force F at an angle theta.
A beam of length L supported by a force F at an angle theta.
A uniform horizontal beam of length \(L\) is attached to a vertical wall by a hinge. The beam is supported at its far end by a cable that exerts a force of magnitude \(F\) at an angle \(\theta\) relative to the horizontal beam, as shown in the figure. Which of the following expressions represents the magnitude of the torque exerted by the cable on the beam with respect to an axis through the hinge?

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