(Figure 1) shows two different situations where three forces of equal magnitude are exerted on a square board hanging on a wall, supported by a nail.



Determine the sign of the total torque that the three forces exert on the board in case (a).


positive


negative


total torque is zero



Determine the sign of the total torque that the three forces exert on the board in case (b).


positive


negative


total torque is zero