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Re: Physics Quiz 12

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Originally Posted by Ether View Post

... and the force on the D roller is downward (perpendicular to the rail)



Double-check that 632N number.


Whoops, thanks for clarifying the direction. Of course the force can only be down on the roller...

But I can't find the issue with 632N. The left over torque is -948 N*m and the torque arm from A to D is 1.5 m. no?
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