Torque

What is the Unit for Torque

• Nm

• N

• W

• J

The easiest way to open a heavy door  is by applying the force

• Near the hinges
• In the middle of the door
• At the edge of the door far from the hinges
• At the top of the door

A wrench is used to tighten a nut. A 15N perpendicular force is applied 50cm away from the axis of rotation, and moves a distance of 10 cm as it turns. What is the torque applied to the wrench?

• 7.5 Nm

• 1.5 Nm

• 750 Nm

• 150 Nm

What is the distance the masses on the right of the fulcrum need to be to balance with the two masses on the left?

• .65 m
• .56 m
• .79 m
• .39 m

What is the distance the masses on the right of the fulcrum need to be to balance with the two masses on the left?

• .65 m

• .56 m

• .79 m

• .39 m