Question

A mechanic turns a wrench using a force of 27 N at a distance of 19 cm from the rotation axis. The force is perpendicular to the wrench handle. What magnitude torque does she apply to the wrench

Answer 1

The magnitude of the torque applied would be 22.45 Nm.

A torque is the amount of force applied at a distance from an axis of rotation, and the greater the distance away from the axis of rotation, the greater the torque applied.

The mechanic applies a force of 27 N at a distance of 19 cm, which results in a torque of 22.45 Nm.