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Homework Statement
What is the torque on the steering wheel?
Homework Equations
I don't know how to draw on here.
Steering wheel is circular.
It has a Diameter of 300mm
A force of 20N acts downwards toward the 3 oclock position
A force of 10N acts Upwards toward the 9 oclock position
The Attempt at a Solution
Torque=Force X Distance
300mm=0.3m
Force=20-10=10
Torque=10 X (0.3)
Torque=3Nm
This is my first torque calculation and I am working unadvised. I would like to know if I am doing it correctly by using the diameter instead of the radius. Also If I have made any mistakes could somebody please explain what I have done wrong! Thank you in Advance!