While tightening a valve

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Problem

While tightening a valve, a technician produces a torque of 120 N·m using a force of 400 N that is perpendicular to the handle. What is the perpendicular distance between the line of action of the force and the center of the valve? (a) 0.48 m0.48\text{ m} (b) 0.030 m0.030\text{ m} (c) 0.30 m0.30\text{ m} (d) 0.42 m0.42\text{ m}

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