Question: A Machinist is using a wrench to loosen a nut. The wrench is 25.0 cm long, and be exerts a 17.O-N force at the end

A Machinist is using a wrench to loosen a nut. The wrench is 25.0 cm long, and be exerts a 17.O-N force at the end of the handle at 37° with the handle (Fig. 10.41).
(a) What torque does the machinist exert about the center of the nut?
(b) What is the maximum torque he could exert with tills force, and how should the force be oriented?

A Machinist is using a wrench to loosen a nut

170N 37 Nut

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