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A meter stick lies along the x-axis, centered at the origin. An upward force of 6.0 N is applied at x = 30 cm, and an upward force of 8.0 N is simultaneously applied at x = −40 cm. What is the net torque on the meter stick, taking into account usual sign conventions?

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The net torque on the meter stick is -2.4 Nm.

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