Physics Technology Update (4th Edition)

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Chapter 11 - Rotational Dynamics and Static Equilibrium - Conceptual Questions - Page 365: 1

Answer

No.

Work Step by Step

Torque is equal to $$\tau=rFsin\theta$$ Therefore, forces can cause the same torque, but their radius from the axis, magnitude of force, and angle between the force and the radius can differ. Therefore, it cannot be concluded the forces have the same magnitude.
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