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4. Shania was unsuccessful in turning a bolt. She then decides to fasten a rope as shown below and tried to turn the bolt. Will she be successful this time around? Explain.

4. Shania was unsuccessful in turning a bolt. She then decides to fasten a rope as-example-1
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Answer:

No. The torque required after attaching the rope is the same as it was before attaching the rope.

L = r X F

The torque was not increased by attaching the rope.

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