Question

Explain the warning ‘Never use a large wrench to tighten a small bolt'.
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Answer 1

Answer:

A large wrench is capable of producing larger torques whereas, a small bolt always requires a less torque . So; using a large wrench to tighten a small bolt can result in stripping of threads,twisting it off and breaking it.Oct

Answer 2

Answer:

never use a large wrench to tighten a small bolt .

Explanation:

As we know that the turning effect of force is called torque. One of the factors on which torque depends is moments arm (the perpendicular distance from the axis of rotation to the point of application of force). Greater the moment arm greater will be the torque produce and vice versa.

Mathematically :

torque=rF sin ø