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If you need 40.0 Nm of torque in order to loosen a nut on a wn

need 40.0 Nm of torque in order to loosen a nut on a wheel and a mechanic has a
maximum force of 133 N, how far from the nut must the mechanic apply the force
loosen it?​

User Mlaccetti
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Answer:

0.301 m

Step-by-step explanation:

Torque = Force × Radius

τ = Fr

40.0 Nm = 133 N × r

r = 0.301 m

The mechanic must apply the force 0.301 m from the nut.

User Haran Rajkumar
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