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A force of 100 N is applied perpendicularly on a spanner at a distance of 10 cm from a nut. Find the torque produced by the force.  (10 Nm)

Difficulty: Easy

Solution:

Force = F = 100 N
        Distance = L = 10 cm = 0.1 m
        Torque Τ =?


Torque Τ = $F \times L$
                 = 100 $N \times 0.1 m$
                 = 10 Nm

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