In Loosening a Nut with a Wrench,which of the Following $\circ$

question 42

Multiple Choice

In loosening a nut with a wrench,which of the following methods exerts the most torque?

• A)exerting a 200 N force perpendicular to the wrench 25 cm from the nut
• B)exerting a 300 N force perpendicular to the wrench 15 cm from the nut
• C)exerting a 400 N force at an angle of 45 \(\circ\) with respect to the wrench at a distance of 25 cm from the nut
• D)exerting a 500 N force at an angle of 45 \(\circ\) with respect to the wrench at a distance of 15 cm from the nut
• E)exerting a 600 N force parallel to the wrench at a distance of 25 cm from the nut

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