As shown in the image, two wheels are attached to each other and are free to rotate about a frictionless axis through their centers. Three forces are exerted tangent to the edge of the wheel. What is the magnitude of the net torque exerted on the system?
A. 10 Nm
B. 20 Nm
C. 25 Nm
D. 50 Nm
Answer:C
As shown in the image, two wheels are attached to each other and are free to rotate about a frictionless axis through their centers. Three forces are exerted tangent to the edge of the wheel. What is the magnitude of the net torque exerted on the system?
A. 10 Nm B. 20 Nm C. 25 Nm D. 50 Nm