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AP Physics 1
5.3 Torque
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General setup for torque application on a wrench handle.
General setup for torque application on a wrench handle.
A mechanic uses a wrench to loosen a bolt. The mechanic applies a force at different positions and angles relative to the wrench handle. Consider the following four scenarios:

I. A force of magnitude \(F\) is applied perpendicular to the handle at a distance \(L\) from the bolt.
II. A force of magnitude \(F\) is applied at an angle of \(30^\circ\) to the handle at a distance \(2L\) from the bolt.
III. A force of magnitude \(F/2\) is applied perpendicular to the handle at a distance \(L\) from the bolt.
IV. A force of magnitude \(2F\) is applied at an angle of \(30^\circ\) to the handle at a distance \(L/2\) from the bolt.

Which of the following correctly ranks the magnitude of the torque \(\tau\) exerted on the bolt in each scenario?

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