While having a discussion, Technician A says that twenty pounds of force applied to the end of a 1-foot rod produces 10 foot-pounds of torque. Technician B says that it produces 200 foot-pounds of torque. Who is correct?
A)A only
B)B only
C)Both A and B
D)Neither A nor B

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Torque is calculated by multiplying the force applied by the distance from the pivot point. In this case, 20 pounds of force applied to the end of a 1-foot rod would produce 20 foot-pounds of torque (20 lbs * 1 ft), not 10 or 200 foot-pounds.

While Having a Discussion, Technician a Says That Twenty Pounds