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When unlocking torque tube handles, CM2 rotates the plunger Clockwise until it locks in place and red shows to the right of the torque tube handle.

a) True
b) False

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Final answer:

Without specific knowledge of the torque tube handle's operation as referenced in the student's question, it's not possible to determine the accuracy of the statement about rotating the plunger clockwise to unlock it. Typically in physics, clockwise rotation tightens and counterclockwise rotation loosens, and the right-hand rule applies to visualizing physical concepts related to rotation.

Step-by-step explanation:

The statement provided describes the procedure for manipulating a torque tube handle. Commonly in physics, the convention for tightening and loosening involves the direction of rotation. Typically, rotating clockwise (CW) tightens an object while rotating counterclockwise (CCW) loosens it. This concept applies to situations like using a wrench on a nut, as mentioned in the reference material. Another important principle in physics related to rotation is the right-hand rule, which helps visualize the direction of magnetic fields or torque when using your right hand to indicate the direction of current or force.

However, without specific knowledge of the torque tube handle mechanism the student is asking about, which may have a unique operation where rotating CW could indeed unlock the handle (as is sometimes the case with some specific mechanisms), we cannot conclusively say if the statement is true or false.

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