Which of the following actions increase torque?
1) apply greater force
2) apply force at an angle closer to 90^$\circ$
3) lengthen perpendicular distance between axis and point of application of force
4) shorten the force arm

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Increasing torque requires a combination of actions. Applying a greater force and applying force at an angle closer to 90 degrees will create a greater moment arm. Lengthening perpendicular distance between the axis and point of application of force will increase the lever arm, while shortening the force arm will increase the force component. Thus, the best choice is D, which includes all of these actions.

Which of the Following Actions Increase Torque? 1) Apply Greater ∘\circ∘

Which of the Following Actions Increase Torque?
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