Calculate the torque produced by a 50 N perpendicular force at the end of a 20 cm-long wrench.
A)10 N.m
B)1000 N.m
C)2.5 N/m
D)0.4 cm/N

Name: Calculate the torque produced by a 50 N perpendicular force at the end of a 20 cm-long wrench. A)10 N.m B)1000 N.m C)2.5 N/m D)0.4 cm/N
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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Torque = Force x Distance 
The perpendicular distance from the force to the pivot point (i.e. the end of the wrench) is 20 cm. Therefore, 
Torque = 50 N x 20 cm = 1000 N.cm = 10 N.m. 
So the answer is choice A, 10 N.m.

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