AP Physics 1· difficulty 1/5
Why is the doorknob placed far from the hinge?
It looks better.
It reduces door weight.
It changes the moment of inertia.
It increases the torque for a given force (longer lever arm).
Explanation
A larger lever arm means a smaller force can produce the required torque to rotate the door open.
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