To determine the magnitude of torque caused by forces and the net torque about a specific point P, which of the following steps is NOT required?
a. Calculate the torque produced by each individual force using the formula τ = r × F, where r is the position vector from point P to the line of action of the force and F is the force vector.
b. Sum the individual torques algebraically to find the net torque about point P.
c. Determine the direction of each force relative to the reference axis.
d. Verify that the forces are applied in a manner consistent with static equilibrium conditions.