P15. A Problem in Calculating Net Torque Three forces act on a circular disc at points A, B, and C. The magnitudes of the forces are FA = 5.7 N, FB = 8.3 N, and FC = 4.1 N. The forces act at distances rA = 0.50 m, rB = 0.25 m, and rC = 0.10 m from the center of the disc. Angles are given on the diagram below. Determine a) the net torque acting about the center of the disc, and b) whether the angular acceleration is clockwise or counterclockwise. Solve the problem using the same method presented in Calculating Net Torque. Show your work. Enter your answers in the corresponding WebAssign assessment.
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