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folubunmi

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A technician can provide up to 80 pounds of force. If a lug nut must be tightened to 100 lbft, how long must the lug wrench be?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

A small wrench is 6 inches long, and is used to tighten a bolt to 12 lbft. How much force is applied to the end of the wrench.
 
  What will be an ideal response?



juwms

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Answer to Question 1

1.25 feet or 15 inches

Answer to Question 2

24 pounds



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