A force is applied to the end of a wrench at an angle of to the handle

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Problem

12\,\text N

force is applied to the end of a

0.25\,\text{m}

wrench at an angle of

35^{\circ}

to the handle. What magnitude of a second force, applied perpendicular to the handle

0.40\,\text{m}

from the same pivot on the opposite side, will make the net torque about the pivot zero? (a)

7.5\,\text N

(b)

3.2\,\text N

(c)

4.3\,\text N

(d)

6.2\,\text N