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Torque

AP Physics 1· difficulty 2/5

A 10 N10~\text{N} force is applied at the end of a 0.50 m0.50~\text{m} lever. To <strong>maximize</strong> torque about the pivot, the force should be applied at angle (from the lever)

  • A

    60∘60^\circ

  • B

    90∘90^\circ

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  • C

    30∘30^\circ

  • D

    0∘0^\circ

Explanation

τ=rFsin⁡θ\tau = r F \sin\theta peaks at θ=90∘\theta = 90^\circ.

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