Question:

A 10kg body hangs at rest from a rope wrapped around a cylinder of 0.2 m in diameter. The torque applied about the horizontal axis of the cylinder is:

Updated On: Sep 29, 2024
  • 98 Nm
  • 19.6 Nm
  • 196 Nm
  • 9.8 Nm
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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

Given :
Torque, we know is as follows :
T = r × F
= r × T
= r × m × g
= 0.1 × 10 × 9.8
= 9.8 Nm
Torque diagram
So, the correct option is (D) : 9.8 Nm

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