When tightening a bolt, you push perpendicularly on a wrench with a force of 155 N at a distance of 0.145 m from the center of the bolt.
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Torque (τ) is calculated using the formula: \[ \tau = r \times F \] where \( r \) is the distance from the pivot point (the center of the bolt) to the point where the force is applied, and \( F \) is the force applied. Show more…
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