Torque: The figure shows a person's foot. In that figure, the Achilles tendon exerts a force of magnitude F = 720 N. What is the magnitude of the torque that this force produces about the ankle joint?

A. 12 N ? m
B. 16 N ? m
C. 21 N ? m
D. 26 N ? m
E. 36 N ? m


Answer: B

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