Chapter 12: Q. 20 (page 331)
The 20-cm-diameter disk in FIGURE EX12.20 can rotate on an axle through its center. What is the net torque about the axle?

Short Answer
The net torque on the axle is , the direction is clockwise.
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Chapter 12: Q. 20 (page 331)
The 20-cm-diameter disk in FIGURE EX12.20 can rotate on an axle through its center. What is the net torque about the axle?

The net torque on the axle is , the direction is clockwise.
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