A door is hinged at one end and free to rotate about a vertical axis as shown in figure. Does its weight cause any torque about vertical axis?

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Yes

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Solution

The correct option is A No

Torque about vertical $x$ axis due to weight will be zero, since weight acts in the direction parallel to the axis of rotation i.e. $x$ axis.

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