Torque: Five forces act on a rod that is free to pivot at point P, as shown in the figure. Which of these forces is producing a counter-clockwise torque about point P? (There could be more than one correct choice.)

A. force A
B. force B
C. force C
D. force D
E. force E


Answer: C

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A. the push of box G on box H. B. the push of box H on box G. C. the push of box G against you. D. the upward force of the floor n box G. E. the acceleration of box G.

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