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What happens to the torque if the distance from the pivot is doubled while keeping the force constant?.
- A.The torque is halved
- B.The torque remains the same
- C.The torque is doubled
- D.The torque is quadrupled
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What a good answer should say
- The torque is doubled
Explanation
Why this works
Torque is directly proportional to the distance from the pivot. If the distance is doubled, the torque will also double, assuming the force remains constant.
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