Torque Quizizz

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

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

What is the Unit for Torque

• Nm
• N
• W
• J

Torque is the product of a force exerted on an object times the lever arm.

• True 
• False

Does a bridge anchored resting on two pillars have any torque?

• No, it isn't moving
• Yes, but it is at equilibrium
• Yes, but it will soon break because of the torque
• No, Bridges can't have torque

When an object is experiencing a net torque

• it is in dynamic equilibrium.
• it is in static equilibrium.
• it is rotating.
• it is translating.

If the torque required to loosen a nut on the wheel of a car has a magnitude of 60.0 N• m, what minimum perpendicular force must be exerted by a mechanic at the end of a 45.0 cm wrench to loosen the nut?

• .666 Nm
•  133.3 N
• 66.7 N
• 13.3 Nm

What is the weight of the package?

• 5 N
• 10 N
• 15 N
• 20 N

What is the weight of the package?

• 5 N
• 10 N
• 15 N
• 20 N

A student uses a 42.0 cm long adjustable spanner to loosen a nut on her bike. She applies a force of 65.0 N at an angle of 68.0° to the spanner. What is the force arm?

• 42 cm

• 38.9 cm

• 45.3 cm

• 21 cm.