mechanic tightens a nut by applying a force of 10 N on a spanner with a handle of 1.2 m. How long should the handle be if he wants to tighten the nut by applying a force of 15 N?
Answers
Answered by
19
Dear friend, Here is your answer
Moment of force = F x R = 10 x 1.2 = 12 Nm
If Force is 15N,
12 = 15 x R
R = 12/15
Therefore, R = 0.8 m, the handle must be 0.8 m long if the mechanic wants to tighten the nut by applying a force of 15 N
Hope this helps you
Best of luck.....
Similar questions
Physics,
3 months ago
Science,
3 months ago
Social Sciences,
3 months ago
English,
7 months ago
English,
7 months ago
Computer Science,
10 months ago
Math,
10 months ago
History,
10 months ago