A Force of 17 N Is Applied to the End

question 11

Multiple Choice

A force of 17 N is applied to the end of a 0.63-m long torque wrench at an angle 45° from a line joining the pivot point to the handle.What is the magnitude of the torque about the pivot point produced by this force?

• A)7.6 N ∙ m
• B)10.7 N ∙ m
• C)12.0 N ∙ m
• D)9.7 N ∙ m

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