We cannot open or close the door by applying force at the hinges. Why?

It is difficult to open or close the door by pushing/pulling it at the hinges. Why ?

(A) : It is harder to open and shut the door if we apply force near the hinge. (R ) : Torque due to a given force is maximum at hinge of the door.

(A) : It is harder to open and shut the door if we apply force near the hinge. (R ) : Torque due to a given force is maximum at hinge of the door.

Explain why a door cannot be opened when force is applied at the hinges.

Statement -1: It is harder to open and shut the door if we apply force near the hinge Statement -2: Torque is maximum at hinge of the door.

A : It is very difficult to open or close a door if force is applied near the hinge. R : The moment of applied force is minimum near the hinge.