It includes a small diagram, so here is a link: http://i41.tinypic.com/rkc5rp.png
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use formula
T= LxF x sin(theta)
case 1) if perpendicular force is applied then theta =90
T= Lx F x sin(90) = answer
case 2) theta= 75
T = L x F x sin(75) = answer
T= LxF x sin(theta)
case 1) if perpendicular force is applied then theta =90
T= Lx F x sin(90) = answer
case 2) theta= 75
T = L x F x sin(75) = answer
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For a) the moment = 50 lb x 2 ft = 100ft-lb
For b) the moment = 50 lb x cos15 deg x 2 ft = 50lb x 0.966 x 2ft = 96.6 ft-lb
For b) the moment = 50 lb x cos15 deg x 2 ft = 50lb x 0.966 x 2ft = 96.6 ft-lb