A foot-pound is described as the amount of twisting force applied to a shaft by a perpendicular lever __________ placed on the outer end.
A) 1 ft long with a weight of 2 lb
B) 2 ft long with a weight of 1 lb
C) 1 ft long with a weight of 1 lb
D) 2 ft long with a weight of 2 lb

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A foot-pound is defined as the torque produced by a 1-pound force applied perpendicularly to a 1-foot long lever.

A Foot-Pound Is Described as the Amount of Twisting Force