The achilles tendon inserts on the calcaneus at a distance


The Achilles tendon inserts on the calcaneus at a distance of 8cm from the axis of the ankle joint. The force generated by the muscles attached to the Achilles tendon is 3000N, and the moment arm of this force is 5cm.

a) Draw a free body diagram of the situation.

b) What torque is created by these muscles about the ankle joint?

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