If two forces of equal magnitude act on an object that is hinged at a pivot, the force acting farther from the pivot must produce the greater torque about the pivot. If two forces of equal magnitude act on an object that is hinged at a pivot, the force acting farther from the pivot must produce the greater torque about the pivot. unable to decide without knowing the shape of the object false true Request Answer

"False" because shape of the object has no effect on the torque produced.

Explanation:

Given;

two forces of equal magnitude

one of the forces act farther from the pivot

Torque is given as the product of magnitude of force acting on an object and the perpendicular distance through which the force act. Torque creates twisting effect which cause rotational motion.

τ = Fr

where;

τ is the torque about the pivot

F is magnitude of the force

r is the pivot arm or perpendicular distance through which the force act

Based on torque formula above, it can be seen that torque depends only on the magnitude of force and perpendicular distance.

Therefore, the force acting farther from the pivot must produce the greater torque about the pivot.

Correct answer is "False" because shape of the object has no effect on the torque produced.