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AP Physics 1
5.3 Torque
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A student attempts to open a heavy door of width \(L\) that is hinged on its left side. In four separate trials, the student applies a force of constant magnitude \(F\) at different locations and at different angles relative to the door's surface, as shown in the top-down views below. Which of the following diagrams represents the trial in which the student exerts the greatest magnitude of torque about the hinges?

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