A torque of 175 lb ft is needed to free a large rusted on nut. The length of the wrench is 1.10 ft. What force, in pounds, must be applied to free it?

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harman.singh · Answer

The formula for finding Torque is:
$$t=F \times r$$
- t refers to the torque
- F is the required force
- r is the length

You are given 't' and 'r' and can use the above formula to solve for 'F'

bimbim2697 · Answer

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bimbim2697 · Answer

I love the formulas you give me they are so much easier to understand than my text!

harman.singh · Answer

No worries :) 
Knowing the formulas always make things easier.