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Ganezh
1 month ago
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Determine the sign (+ or −) of the torque about the elbow caused by the biceps, τbiceps, the sign of the weight of the forearm,

τforearm, and the sign of the weight of the ball, τball. express your answers as using + and - separated by commas.

Physics
1 answer:
Sav [3.1K]1 month ago
8 0
1. τbiceps = +(Positive) 2. τforearm = -(Negative) 3. τball = -(Negative) Explanation: The attached figure illustrates the following: 1. For the biceps, τbiceps indicates that torque is calculated as Torque = r x F, where r and F are vectors. Here, r corresponds to the vector from the elbow to the biceps. In the figure, the force from the biceps is directed upwards. Applying the right-hand rule from r to F results in counterclockwise torque, which is considered positive (+). 2. The torque related to the weight of the forearm, τforearm, uses the same torque formula, with r being the vector from the elbow to the forearm. The weight acts downward, causing a clockwise torque that is negative (-). 3. Similarly, for the weight of the ball, τball, the downward force from the ball's weight generates a clockwise torque, which also registers as negative (-).
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