The resultant of the following three couples 20 kg force, 0.5 m arm, +ve sense 30 kg force, 1 m arm, -ve sense 40 kg force, 0.25 m arm, +ve sense having arm of 0.5 m will be
20 kg, -ve sense
20 kg, + ve sense
10 kg, + ve sense
10 kg, -ve sense
Correct Answer :
A. 20 kg, -ve sense
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