A mechanic turns a wrench using a force of 27.00 N at a distance of 16.00 cm from the rotation axis. The force is perpendicular to the wrench handle. What magnitude torque does she apply to the wrench?

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Aniya Padilla

6 November, 04:01

A mechanic turns a wrench using a force of 27.00 N at a distance of 16.00 cm from the rotation axis. The force is perpendicular to the wrench handle. What magnitude torque does she apply to the wrench?

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Cynthia Alexander · Answer 1

Answer:4.32Nm

Explanation:

The magnitude of the torque will be the product of the force and its perpendicular distance from the force.

Force = 27N

Perpendicular distance = 16cm = 0.16m

Torque = 27*0.16

Torque = 4.32Nm