A Wrench Is Acting on a Nut

question 97

Multiple Choice

A wrench is acting on a nut. The length of the wrench lies directly to the east of the nut. A force 150 N acts on the wrench at a position 15.0 cm from the center of the nut in a direction 30.0° north of east. What is the torque about the center of the nut?

• A)22.5 N∙m
• B)11.3 N∙m
• C)19.5 N∙m
• D)2250 N∙m
• E)1949 N∙m

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