Answer:
Explanation:
Given
Force applied [tex]F=80\ N[/tex]
Door is [tex]d=3\ m[/tex] wide
for gate to revolve Properly Pivot Point must be at center i.e. 1.5 from either end
Torque applied is [tex]T=force\times distance[/tex]
Maximum torque
[tex]T_{max}=F\times \frac{d}{2}[/tex]
[tex]T_{max}=80\times \frac{3}{2}[/tex]
[tex]T_{max}=120\ N-m[/tex]