A Force with a Given Magnitude Is to Be Applied

question 6

Multiple Choice

A force with a given magnitude is to be applied to a wheel.The torque can be maximized by:

• A)applying the force near the axle, radially outward from the axle
• B)applying the force near the rim, radially outward from the axle
• C)applying the force near the axle, parallel to a tangent to the wheel
• D)applying the force at the rim, tangent to the rim
• E)applying the force at the rim, at 45 ° to the tangent