The body in the figure is pivoted at O. Three forces act on it in the directions shown: FA = 8.10 N at point A, 5.60 m from O; FB = 16.0 N at point B, 3.90 m from O; and FC = 18.0 N at point C, 3.50 m from O. Taking the clockwise direction to be negative, what is the net torque about O?

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The body in the figure is pivoted at O. Three forces act on it in the directions shown: FA = 8.10 N at point A, 5.60 m from OFB = 16.0 N at point B, 3.90 m from O; and FC = 18.0 N at point C, 3.50 m from O. Taking the clockwise direction to be negative, what is the net torque about O?

 

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