Question

If the torque required to loosen a nut on the wheel of a car has a magnitude of 40.1 N*m, what minimum force must be exerted by a mechanic at the end of a 38.2 cm wrench to loosen the nut?

Answer 1

torque=force*arm=40.1*.382 N-m

Answer 2

It should be 40.1/.382

Answer 3

If the torque required to loosen a nut on the wheel of a car has a magnitude of 40.0 N-m, what
minimum force must be exerted by a mechanic at the end of a 0.30-m wrench to loosen the
nut?