Answer:
The net torque about the pivot is and the answer is 'c'
c. [tex]T_{net}=8.58[/tex]
Explanation:
[tex]T=F*d[/tex]
The torque is the force apply in a distance so it is the moment so depends on the way to be put it the signs so:
[tex]T_1=F_1*d_1[/tex]
[tex]T_1=7.8N*1.6m=12.48N*m[/tex]
[tex]T_2=F_2*d_2[/tex]
[tex]T_2=2.60N**cos(30)*3.0m[/tex]
[tex]T_2= - 3.9 N*m[/tex]
Now to find the net Torque is the summation of both torques
[tex]T_{net}=T_1+T_2[/tex]
[tex]T_{net}=12.48N-3.9N=8.58N[/tex]