A 20.7 cm screwdriver is used to pry open a can of paint. If the axis of rotation is 2.25 cm from the

end of the screwdriver blade and a force of 29.3 N is exerted at the end of the screwdriver’s handle, what force is applied to the lid?
Answer in units of N

1 answer

20.7-2.25=18.45 cm

Effort x Effort-arm = Load x Load-arm

Load is 18.45 29.3/2.25=…