O is the centre of an equilateral triangle ABC. F1,F2 and F3 are the three forces acting along the sides AB, BC and AC respectively. What should be the value of F3 so that the total torque about O is zero?
A
2(F1+F2)
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B
F1+F22
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C
F1−F2
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D
F1+F2
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Solution
The correct option is DF1+F2 The torques F1d and F2d of F1 and F2 respectively are counterclockwise. The torque F3d is clockwise. Applying condition for rotational equilibrium, F1d+F2d−F3d=0 or F3=F1+F2